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Role Overview
We’re looking for a Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director and managing two finance staff, this is a hands-on role covering all core accounting processes, month-end reporting, and financial oversight.
You'll ensure the accuracy of financial records, support planning and budgeting, and help maintain the smooth running of the finance function. This role suits someone confident in both the technical side of accounting and team management, with the ability to work independently in a small, fast-paced team.
Job Title: Finance Manager
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Reporting to: Finance Director
Location: Knightsbridge, London (office-based, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily finance operations including purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, payroll journals, and staff expenses
Oversee and support two finance team members, ensuring timely and accurate work across all transactional areas
Prepare and post month-end journals; complete balance sheet reconciliations
Monitor cash flow and working capital, and produce regular cash forecasts
Produce monthly management accounts with supporting analysis for senior leadership
Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Assist with year-end accounts preparation and work with external auditors as needed
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies, including VAT and other statutory obligations
Maintain and improve finance systems and processes, including training the team as needed
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for the Finance Director and other senior stakeholders
Skills and Experience
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or qualified by experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting, including some team management
Strong understanding of UK GAAP and VAT
Proficient in Excel and familiar with common finance systems
Comfortable working in a small, hands-on team with a varied workload
Clear communicator with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines
WHO WE ARE
Lux Group is responsible for revolutionising the world of kitchen design and transforming this humble room into the prestigious focal point of the home, the pioneering spirit of our founders remains at the heart of every Lux Group creation today.
Home to our workshop for more than four decades, it is here that every piece of Lux Group furniture is crafted by hand by a team of expert artisans and bespoke designers. Within the workshop, traditional joinery goes hand in hand with state-of-the-art machinery, and generations of skill and passion infuse every creation, with each finished piece bearing the name of the craftsman responsible for making it. If you are tenacious and hungry for success then we want to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:
London SW3 1ER (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Flexitime
Work from home
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Finance Manager Smallbone
OJob description
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director and managing two finance staff, this is a hands-on role covering all core accounting processes, month-end reporting, and financial oversight.
You'll ensure the accuracy of financial records, support planning and budgeting, and help maintain the smooth running of the finance function. This role suits someone confident in both the technical side of accounting and team management, with the ability to work independently in a small, fast-paced team.
Job Title: Finance Manager
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Reporting to: Finance Director
Location: Knightsbridge, London (office-based, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily finance operations including purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, payroll journals, and staff expenses
Oversee and support two finance team members, ensuring timely and accurate work across all transactional areas
Prepare and post month-end journals; complete balance sheet reconciliations
Monitor cash flow and working capital, and produce regular cash forecasts
Produce monthly management accounts with supporting analysis for senior leadership
Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Assist with year-end accounts preparation and work with external auditors as needed
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies, including VAT and other statutory obligations
Maintain and improve finance systems and processes, including training the team as needed
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for the Finance Director and other senior stakeholders
Skills and Experience
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or qualified by experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting, including some team management
Strong understanding of UK GAAP and VAT
Proficient in Excel and familiar with common finance systems
Comfortable working in a small, hands-on team with a varied workload
Clear communicator with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines
WHO WE ARE
Lux Group is responsible for revolutionising the world of kitchen design and transforming this humble room into the prestigious focal point of the home, the pioneering spirit of our founders remains at the heart of every Lux Group creation today.
Home to our workshop for more than four decades, it is here that every piece of Lux Group furniture is crafted by hand by a team of expert artisans and bespoke designers. Within the workshop, traditional joinery goes hand in hand with state-of-the-art machinery, and generations of skill and passion infuse every creation, with each finished piece bearing the name of the craftsman responsible for making it. If you are tenacious and hungry for success then we want to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:
London SW3 1ER (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Flexitime
Work from home
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Finance Manager Smallbone
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Finance Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
