Are you passionate about numbers, strategy, and streamlining finance processes?
Goose + Berry, an award-winning event catering company, is looking for a highly capable and motivated Finance Manager to join our dynamic team at our Maidenhead office. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the finance function in a fast-paced, growing business with a reputation for excellence.

As Finance Manager, you will play a central role in overseeing all aspects of financial operations, including:

• Payroll: Overseeing accurate and timely payroll processing
• Bookkeeping: Managing supplier/customer invoices, statements, payments, and supporting general ledger accuracy
• Financial Reporting: Preparing and circulating monthly management accounts, performance reports, and supporting senior leadership with timely financial insights
• Strategic Input: Advising the leadership team on financial implications of business decisions, trends, and strategic planning
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Managing sales spreadsheets, tracking performance, assisting with forecasting, budgeting, and cost control
• Audit & Compliance: Supporting year-end accounts, coordinating with external auditors, and ensuring all statutory obligations are met
• Tax: Managing VAT, corporation tax, PAYE settlement agreements, and other statutory returns
• Process Improvement: Continuously driving improvements in financial processes and reporting systems
• Supplier Management: Handling queries professionally, ensuring strong supplier relationships
• Bank Reconciliations: Ensuring accurate reconciliation of accounts and maintenance of financial records

We’re seeking a confident and capable finance professional who can take ownership of the full finance function and support our wider business goals. The ideal candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Have strong technical knowledge and prior experience in a similar finance role
• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
• Have proven success in business or process improvement initiatives
• Be confident using Xero (experience with the software is highly desirable)
• Be proactive, reliable, and adaptable, with a strong sense of integrity and confidentiality

• Payroll: Overseeing accurate and timely payroll processing
• Bookkeeping: Managing supplier/customer invoices, statements, payments, and supporting general ledger accuracy
• Financial Reporting: Preparing and circulating monthly management accounts, performance reports, and supporting senior leadership with timely financial insights
• Strategic Input: Advising the leadership team on financial implications of business decisions, trends, and strategic planning
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Managing sales spreadsheets, tracking performance, assisting with forecasting, budgeting, and cost control
• Audit & Compliance: Supporting year-end accounts, coordinating with external auditors, and ensuring all statutory obligations are met
• Tax: Managing VAT, corporation tax, PAYE settlement agreements, and other statutory returns
• Process Improvement: Continuously driving improvements in financial processes and reporting systems
• Supplier Management: Handling queries professionally, ensuring strong supplier relationships
• Bank Reconciliations: Ensuring accurate reconciliation of accounts and maintenance of financial record