Interim Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager Initial 3 month contract - Strong potential temp to perm London based - Hybrid working Day rate - £300-350 / day - Inside IR35 A growing independent creative agency is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to sit at the heart of the business, bridging financial control and financial strategy. The Role: This is a senior hands on role acting as a key commercial partner to the Finance Director and senior leadership team. You will provide insight and analysis to support business decisions, growth plans and investment choices, while leading budgeting, forecasting and re-forecasting across the agency. You will model scenarios around new business wins, resourcing, pricing and profitability and support long term financial planning and overall agency strategy. Alongside the Financial Controller, you will own the monthly management accounts, ensuring clarity, accuracy and meaningful insight. Working closely with operations and client teams, you will help optimise resourcing and utilisation, support pricing and commercial structures, and bring financial discipline to project delivery in a way that supports creativity rather than restricts it. You will also contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, tools and systems, helping the business prepare for growth and increasing complexity. What we are looking for: Ideally qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with proven experience in a senior finance role Good understanding of agency economics including utilisation, margin and project based work Experience partnering senior leadership and influencing decisions Strong analytical, modelling and commercial skills Ability to balance detail with big picture thinking Pragmatic, collaborative and solutions focused mindset Comfortable in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment Background within creative, media, marketing or professional services preferred Why consider this opportunity: Independent creative agency with ambition, personality and momentum Senior role with genuine influence on business direction and growth Finance positioned as a strategic partner within the leadership team

Accounts Assistant - Central London (Head Office) Hybrid working - (4 days in / 1 day out) A well established organisation based in London is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to support its finance function. This is a busy, hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys working with high volumes across both accounts receivable and payable. The role will support day to day financial operations, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely processing of supplier payments, robust reconciliations, and effective query management. You will also assist with month end, year end, and audit processes, playing a key part in maintaining strong cash flow and financial controls. Key responsibilities include: Preparing and issuing accurate sales invoices in line with customer agreements Processing supplier invoices and weekly payment runs Managing employee expense payments Performing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining cash trackers Handling finance inbox queries and resolving discrepancies Producing basic reporting on invoicing, cash collection, and aged debt Supporting month end, year end, and audit activity The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience across accounts receivable and accounts payable Strong reconciliation experience particularly bank receipts and payments Ability to manage high volume workloads and meet tight deadlines A solid understanding of basic accounting principles Good systems exposure with experience using Xero and or QuickBooks advantageous Strong attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills This role would suit a proactive Accounts Assistant looking to develop within a stable finance team while gaining broad exposure across transactional accounting.

Role: Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant Location: City / Office Based with Hybrid Flexibility Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits About the Role: We are seeking a professional and ambitious Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to the CEO of a rapidly growing Property Management Group. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative experience who is eager to take the next step in their career by supporting at executive level within a well established and expanding organisation. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive diary and inbox management for the CEO Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and produce accurate minutes and action points Arrange national and international travel, itineraries and accommodation Draft correspondence and reports with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Act as the first point of contact on behalf of the CEO, ensuring professionalism at all times Support the preparation of presentations, board papers, and briefing documents Undertake ad hoc tasks and projects as required to support the CEO’s priorities About You: Previous experience in an administrative or PA role, ideally supporting senior management Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing demands Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Professional, discreet and confident dealing with stakeholders at all levels Motivated to develop within a corporate environment and progress to an Executive Assistant level role What’s on Offer Salary of £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience A professional, supportive, and structured working environment Opportunity for career development and progression Exposure to working closely with senior leadership and decision making at the highest level

Management Accountant | London (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 plus benefits Type: Permanent Sector: Private Equity Backed SME A fast growing, private equity-backed group headquartered in London is seeking a Management Accountant to join its expanding finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this traditional Management Accountant role will focus on delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, streamlining processes and providing actionable insights to support commercial decision making With ongoing growth and transformation across the business, this is an excellent opportunity for a finalist or qualified accountant who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to play a key role in developing a maturing finance function. The Role: Lead the month end close process, ensuring timely, accurate journals, reconciliations and reporting. Prepare management accounts, annual financial statements, and statutory reports with variance analysis and commentary. Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and intercompany balances. Review revenue and P&L against budget/forecast with MDs, providing insights on performance and key drivers. Delegate tasks to the management accountant and trainee accountant, without direct line management responsibility. Prepare and submit VAT and ONS returns and support audit fieldwork to ensure robust controls and documentation. Enhance accounting processes, internal controls and workflows, driving automation and best practices. Support finance system implementation and broader compliance activities. About You: Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with proven experience. Experienced in leading month-end and year-end closes, financial reporting and variance analysis. Strong technical accounting knowledge and expertise. Proficient in Xero and QuickBooks, with advanced Excel skills. Focused on process improvement, implementing robust controls and efficient workflows. Excellent business partnering, collaboration and communication skills. Why Join? You will be joining a growing, people focused organisation with the backing of private equity, where your input will genuinely shape the finance function and wider business. This is a hands-on, visible role offering scope for real impact and progression. If you are a proactive and commercially minded finance professional ready to make your mark in a fast growing business, we would love to hear from you.