Finance Manager | SME Business

Company: Goodman Masson
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Finance Manager | Central London | Media & Marketing | £70,000 – £75,000 + package | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)

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This position will suit someone who enjoys full ownership and wants to build structure, process and control within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll be responsible for the full finance cycle, taking previously outsourced tasks in-house, partnering closely with senior leadership and laying the foundations for a scalable function. As the business expands, there will be scope to grow and lead a finance team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, cash-flow forecasts and commentary
  • Lead year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors and accountants
  • Lead on budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance
  • Manage end-to-end finance operations: bookkeeping, AP/AR, reconciliations, supplier payments and cash management
  • Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
  • Create supporting schedules for statutory accounts and tax filings
  • Drive process improvements, strengthen financial controls and support automation initiatives

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong experience across bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, P&L reporting and audit prep
  • Strong Xero knowledge and advanced Excel skills
  • Solid understanding of UK compliance requirements (VAT, PAYE, pensions, audit, statutory accounts)
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate financial information into actionable insight
  • Experience within media, marketing or agency environments
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  • Exposure to scaling or high-growth businesses
  • Experience implementing systems or automation

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Opportunity to build, shape and eventually lead the finance function with direct access to senior leadership

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

  • Advertising Services
  • Market Research
  • Marketing Services

Posted: April 6th, 2026