Maternity Cover - Part-time Finance Manager

at  Twenty First Group

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to cover maternity leave. Reporting to our Fractional CFO the ideal candidate will manage all aspects of the finance function, including sales invoicing, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and team management. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership skills and the ability to work cross-functionally across the business.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or in a senior finance role.
• Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc)
• Strong knowledge of financial management, payroll, pensions, and VAT processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, and revenue recognition.
• Experience working with remote teams is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle complex financial queries.
• Experience in multi-entity and intercompany accounting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales & Revenue Management:

• Raise sales invoices and recognise sales in the appropriate months.
• Journal revenue to meet revenue recognition requirements.
• Conduct monthly deferred income and sales reconciliations, including cross-referencing the Contract Database.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and manage the finance team, setting weekly deadlines and creating structured workflows.
• Organise and lead weekly finance meetings, offering support, training, and guidance.
• Conduct bi-annual reviews for the team, setting goals and evaluating progress.
• Coordinate quarterly team bonding events and manage remote team collaboration.

Aged Payables & Receivables:

• Oversee bi-weekly and ad-hoc payment runs, in coordination with the finance support team.
• Manage receivables and creditors, reviewing ledgers, aged debt reports, and communication with clients.
• Supervise the reconciliation of bank balances, payments, and receipts, ensuring ledgers are up to date.
• Resolve complex client queries related to aged debt and payments.

Management Accounts:

• Finalise quarterly sales in collaboration with the Sales Director.
• Manage accrual and prepayment journals, intercompany schedules, and monthly cost reviews - monthly budget tracking
• Prepare and review P&L and balance sheet for multiple entities (UK, Singapore, Romania, USA).
• Produce consolidated quarterly board packs and cash analysis reports.

Finance Operations:

• Lead monthly payroll, pension submissions, and employee data management (P60s, P45s, payslips).
• Handle VAT submissions and PAYE payments, ensuring compliance.
• Oversee annual submissions (P11D), and manage employee benefits schemes

Ad Hoc Duties:

• Support leadership with reports on costs, suppliers, debtors, and new entity setups
• Assist with year-end accounting tasks, including journal entries and audit queries.
• Provide insights on cash flow, debtors’ receipts, and investment opportunities.