Finance Manager

A growing design and build and commercial fit-out business, delivering high-quality refurbishment and fit-out projects across London. Working closely with a partner company, we’re now bringing finance in-house for the first time to strengthen control, improve reporting, and build smarter internal processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands‑on, improving the way things run, and becoming the go‑to finance person across the business.

We’re hiring an experienced Finance Manager / Accounts Manager to take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function and support accurate, timely month‑end close.

This is a highly operational role, ideal for someone with experience within a finance role within the construction / design and build / fit out sector. Must have worked with Quick Books and a solid understanding of CIS, VAT, payroll, expenses, and project cost allocation.

There is also real scope to modernise processes, improve reporting, and explore automation / AI tools to reduce manual admin.

• Manage and close the month‑end process accurately and on time
• Support basic reporting and visibility across project performance
• Maintain control across multiple cost codes and project allocations

• Manage supplier invoices and approval processes
• Track and allocate costs across projects and cost centres
• Manage staff expenses and correct allocation (job/time splits)
• Produce, manage, and issue client invoices
• Track payments and chase overdue invoices
• Improve debtor control and accuracy of records

• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Ensure compliance with financial processes and deadlines

• Support payroll processes and ensure timely completion
• Take ownership of CIS administration including:
• Subcontractor setup and verification
• CIS deductions and filings
• Maintaining labour and site records

• Own and maintain the finance function within Quick Books
• Improve processes to reduce errors and manual work
• Identify workflow improvements (including automation / AI opportunities)
• Implement better tracking of projects, time splits, and cost codes

Experience in finance/accounts within construction, fit out, or design & build.

Strong working knowledge of:

• Month‑end close
• VAT returns
• Payroll and expenses
• Job/project cost allocations
• Sales ledger, invoicing and credit control
• CIS administration (subcontractors, UTR checks, deductions, filings)

• Comfortable working in a fast‑moving SME environment
• Proactive, organised, and confident taking ownership
• A hands‑on finance professional who enjoys improving how things run
• Detail‑focused, structured and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communicator, comfortable liaising with suppliers, site teams and chasing payments
• Interested in using automation/tools to streamline finance admin
• Ambitious and keen to grow with a business