Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Reporting to: Managing Director

Role Overview

The Finance Manager will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations at The Supply Register, ensuring the accurate processing of payroll, invoicing, financial coordination and compliance.

Working closely with internal teams, schools, candidates and supply-chain partners, the role is critical in maintaining financial accuracy, operational efficiency and a high standard of service delivery across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll, Invoicing & Financial Operations

• Run weekly temporary payroll, ensuring all data is accurate and all timesheets are approved prior to processing

• Prepare, reconcile and issue accurate invoices to schools, academies and education clients

• Manage weekly invoicing and self-billing cycles, reconciling approved timesheets against agreed client billing schedules

• Liaise with wider Payroll and Finance colleagues to ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule

• Upload, reconcile and maintain invoices and self-bills within Xero, ensuring financial data integrity

• Manage the finance inbox, responding to invoice queries, copy invoice requests and credit note queries

• Escalate or assign approval requests to the relevant Regional Manager where required

• Maintain accurate financial records in line with GDPR, HMRC and financial compliance requirements

• Act as the first point of contact for internal colleagues, schools, agencies and suppliers on finance-related matters

• Support onboarding administration and wider office support tasks as required

• Liaise with external suppliers and service providers to effective reconciliation of payments

• Ensure a well-organised, compliant and professional working environment.

What We re Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience in a finance, payroll or accounts-based role

• Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Confident, professional communicator with strong stakeholder-management skills

• Good working knowledge of PAYE, pensions and HMRC legislation

Desirable:

• Experience within recruitment, education or temporary workforce environments

• AAT qualification (or working towards)

• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software

Why Join The Supply Register?

• Experience within recruitment, education or temporary workforce environments

• AAT qualification (or working towards)

• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software

• Annual Awards

• Private healthcare plan

• Free onsite parking