Finance Manager - 12M Fixed Term Contract

Finance Manager 12M Fixed Term Contract

Full Time - 35 hours per week

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Central London (WC1)

Working hours: 09:30 - 17:30

An established and respected membership organisation based in Central London is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to lead its financial operations for a 12-month fixed term contract.

With an annual turnover of approximately £3 million and income primarily derived from membership subscriptions, the organisation also operates two subsidiary entities, including a trading arm responsible for events and other commercial activities.

This is a key standalone role, offering the opportunity to oversee all aspects of financial management while supporting wider operational teams and contributing to strategic planning.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for delivering robust financial management across the organisation. The role combines hands-on financial control with strategic oversight and process improvement.

You will ensure financial compliance, produce timely and accurate reporting, manage payroll and VAT, oversee budgets and forecasts, and coordinate the annual audit process.

Key Responsibilities;

Maintain all financial records, including purchase and sales ledgers and subscription records

Oversee bookkeeping and support Finance Assistant(s)

Manage payroll and payroll year-end, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations (RTI)

Administer the company pension scheme

Prepare quarterly VAT returns (partial exemption method) and reconciliations

Manage cash flow and short-term surplus funds

Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts

Produce quarterly management accounts

Oversee preparation of annual statutory accounts for the organisation and its subsidiaries

Manage the external audit process

Conduct balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments

Oversee membership invoicing and maintain income records in Dynamics 365

Monitor aged debtors and creditors

Reconcile event income and expenditure

Review financial systems and processes, recommending improvements where necessary

Systems Used;

Sage 50 Accounting and Payroll

Automated and online banking platforms

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Stripe

Xero

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who is comfortable working independently in a small organisation.

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred)
• Strong VAT experience, including partial exemption
• Experience with cost classification
• Proven experience using Sage 50 Accounting and Payroll
• Experience developing budgets, financial strategy, and planning
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience in a standalone finance role

Desirable

• Knowledge of RTI
• Experience within a membership organisation
• Experience working in a small organisation environment

This is a hybrid role (2 days a week office based)

Salary 68K - 70K

Apply now for immediate consideration.