Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Join a leading facilities management firm supporting construction and property projects across the UK.

Remote (South Africa) | UK Hours (8am5pm) | R35,000R42,000 per month | Permanent, Full-time

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established B2B facilities management company operating within the construction and property sector. They deliver comprehensive services to commercial and residential clients across the UK, with a focus on reliability, innovation, and operational excellence. This is a forward-thinking business that values accountability, precision, and proactive problem-solving within its finance function.

The Role : Finance Manager

This is a hands-on Finance Manager role, ideal for a qualified, detail-oriented professional who thrives in an autonomous environment. You'll oversee all core finance operations from bookkeeping and credit control to management reporting and budgeting. Working closely with senior management, you'll play a key part in ensuring the financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency that underpin the company's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records, invoices, receipts, and bills

Issue sales invoices and AFP applications for payment, managing client queries

Oversee credit control, including tracking, collections, and payments

Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, invoice finance ledgers, and internal records

Prepare and schedule payment files for bank payments

Manage HMRC submissions including VAT, PAYE, and CIS, ensuring all matched in Xero

Operate and reconcile invoice finance facilities

Manage company expenses, ensuring adherence to budgets

Process sole trader CIS bills biweekly based on timesheets

Set up and manage supplier credit accounts

Post and update manual journals

Prepare company accounts for annual audits and year-end reporting

Create budgets and manage the budgeting process

Analyse cost centres and produce profit / loss reports and activity summaries

Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports

Update pricing and contract matrices, issuing SLA documentation

Manage the finance inbox and support communication with internal and external stakeholders

About You

Minimum 5 years experience in accounting or finance within the construction industry

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (CIMA, ACA, or AAT qualification preferred)

Proficient in Xero and Hubdoc (essential)

Strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis

Experience with Pleo software advantageous

Thorough understanding of UK accounting standards and practices

Highly detail-oriented, analytical, and self-sufficient

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proactive and willing to take ownership of the entire finance function

Must have own IT equipment and be comfortable working independently in a remote setup