About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of a small group of owner-managed businesses within the hospitality sector. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is comfortable managing multiple entities, improving financial processes, and working closely with business owners and external accountants.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting cash flow management, and providing meaningful financial analysis to assist operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily and monthly bank transactions across multiple business entities
• Prepare and process payments to suppliers and employees
• Raise customer invoices and monitor receipts
• Prepare monthly journals, including intercompany recharge entries
• Perform monthly profit and loss analysis and report on key variances and trends
• Prepare and submit monthly payroll information to external payroll accountants
• Liaise with external accountants and review their bookkeeping work for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate and assist with VAT returns, Corporation Tax returns, and annual statutory accounts prepared by external accountants
• Support cash flow management and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with improving financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Provide ad hoc financial and operational support to directors as required

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in a finance or management accounting role
• Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation skills
• Good understanding of month-end accounting processes
• Experience working with multiple entities or intercompany transactions
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with external advisers and business owners
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Desirable:

• Experience within hospitality, retail, or owner-managed businesses
• Experience using Xero
• Familiarity with Square
• Part-qualified or qualified AAT / ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Personal Attributes

• Practical, hands-on approach
• Commercially aware and solutions-focused
• Reliable, trustworthy, and discreet with confidential information
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work closely with business owners and influence decision-making
• Varied and autonomous role across multiple businesses
• Friendly and collaborative working environment

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience.