Finance Manager

hackajob is partnering directly with Simply Business to hire for this role. Who Are We? We insure small businesses and enable big dreams

not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades. Were a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. Through our global social impact strategy, called 'The Big Dreams Project, we're working to help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030. Why not check out our advert on YouTube:Simply Business TV advert 2024: 'Simply the Best'. Job Category Finance Position Type Permanent Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? As our Finance Manager, youll play a key role in driving operational efficiency and financial precision within our Finance team in London or Northampton. You'll lead our day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, manage month-end routines, and ensure robust financial controls are maintained across the business.

What makes this role different from other finance management positions is its direct impact on both team leadership and operational transformation. You won't just be managing ledgers; you'll actively mentor team members, modernise transactional workflows using tools like SAP ByDesign and SAP Concur, and champion prompt supplier payments that help build trust across the wider small business economy. As one of our Finance Managers, youll: Oversee daily Accounts Payable operations, manage direct reports, and assist with work prioritisation.

Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, expense reports, and regular payment runs.

Own month-end processes including posting journals, performing variance analysis, and preparing Balance Sheet Reconciliations.

Monitor and update Finance Operations policies while ensuring compliance with Payment Practices reporting.

Manage the purchase order process across sub-teams while delivering training to ensure business-wide compliance.

Support internal and external audits, manage workbooks to EUC standards, and perform quarterly regression testing.

Were looking for someone who is: A qualified or finalist accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong double entry bookkeeping and transactional accounting expertise.

Proven in completing Balance Sheet Reconciliations, numerical analysis, and resolving discrepancies.

Experienced in leading, mentoring, and directing team members in a fast-paced environment.

Confident with modern financial platforms like SAP ByDesign and managing expense workflows in SAP Concur.

Knowledgeable in corporate finance control frameworks, including Audit and SoX controls, alongside advanced Excel capabilities.

Highly organised, adaptable to changing priorities, and skilled at building strong relationships with stakeholders across internal and external teams.

(We know its tough, but please try to avoid the ??confidence gap?.?? You dont have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.) We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work. By driving financial excellence and maintaining trusted payment practices, you will directly support the small business owners who power our economy, enabling big dreams for small businesses. Apply today. What are the benefits of working at Simply Business: we offer a great

work-life balance

where workloads are manageable and everyone has the flexibility to work hybrid

on top of the

25 days annual leave

(plus bank holidays), we offer the option to

buy five more days of holiday

with your flexible benefits

our

flexible parental leave

allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver

our

life event leave

is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And our long-serving employees get a two week

paid sabbatical

after five years of service, then

four weeks off

after ten years of service

private medical insurance

through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition is a core benefit. Plus a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses

we offer a

competitive salary

based on your experience and the current market. Plus the potential to earn an

annual bonus

based on performance

access to tools to support your personal development on our dedicated learning platform. As well as support for your mental health with access to counselling

we match what you put into your pension up to

five per cent . And pass on a tax-free sum that's four times your basic salary with our

life assurance policy , with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit scheme

our

salary sacrifice car scheme

gives you the option to buy a brand new, fully insured, and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service)

our

flexible benefits

scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or a gym membership

Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team? Apply today. Employment Practices Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates considering a career with us. We offer a workplace where colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. We dont (and wont) discriminate either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of your employment.

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