Finance Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Reading
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£55,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

Xero Excel Accounting Budgeting Forecasting Financial Reporting

FULL DESCRIPTION

Finance Manager

Location: Reading

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Posted: Thursday February 19, 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable Finance Manager to take full ownership of all day-to-day finance operations, provide accurate and timely financial information to the Senior Leadership Team and CEO/Founder to support confident decision-making, and help shape our overall financial strategy. This is a hybrid role, with four days per week at our Reading HQ and one day working from home.

What you’ll do:

  • Manage all finance operations: accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, invoicing, Amex, and supplier payments.
  • Lead payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and year-end reporting.
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning, supporting confident decision-making at the leadership level.
  • Partner across the business to improve processes, negotiate contracts, and provide clear financial insight to the CEO/Founder and senior team.

About you:

  • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
  • 2+ years’ experience in SME finance, ideally in professional services or agency environments.
  • Proficient in Xero (or similar cloud systems) with strong Excel skills.
  • Confident, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to communicate finance clearly to non-financial colleagues.

We work hard, play hard, and make sure our team thrives. Here’s what’s in it for you:

  • Opportunity: Full ownership of the finance function with the opportunity to shape processes and reporting.
  • Hybrid working: 4 days in our buzzing office, 1 day from home.
  • Great Pay + Perks: Competitive salary (up to £55,000), performance bonuses, and recognition for doing amazing work.
  • Time to Recharge: Generous holidays and wellbeing support to keep you at your best.
  • Grow & Shine: Training, workshops, and career development opportunities.
  • Fun, Creative Culture: Team socials, Friday catch-ups, and a workplace that celebrates ideas.
  • Future Ready: Pension plan to help you plan ahead (Employer contribution 5%, Employee contribution 3%)

*Take your finance career to the next level in a business where your decisions make an impact.*

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