Finance Manager

Location: Keele

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 with in recruitment, education or temporary workforce environments

AAT qualification (or working towards)

Experience using Xero or similar accounting software

Why Join The Supply Register?

Experience with in 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