• Senior Finance Manager / Financial Controller
• Location: South London (hybrid working options available)
• Salary: £70k+ benefits

Reporting to the Managing Director. Assisted by Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger, Petty cash, Oyster cards, Credit cards, timesheets)

Our client is a well-established London-based organisation working within the specialist arts sector. They are internationally recognised for their expertise and trusted by museums, galleries, institutions, and private clients. With a collaborative and supportive culture, they provide a dynamic environment where employees can contribute to fascinating projects while developing their careers.

Employee benefits:

• Pensions – auto-enrolment after 3 months, company contribution 5%, employee contribution 5%
• Annual leave – 25 days plus Birthday day plus Bank Holidays
• Free parking on site
• Childcare vouchers
• Interest free loans (for Bicycles, Car Parking Permits, Season Tickets, IT equipment, Personal Development)
• Eye care vouchers

• Reporting to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the company’s finance function and oversee day-to-day accounting operations. Supported by a Finance Officer, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, managing cashflow, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. This is a broad and hands-on role that also encompasses HR, payroll, and office management.
• Full responsibility for the sales, purchase and nominal ledgers (Sage Line 50)
• Client invoicing and management of portals
• Cash management and credit control, including daily bank reconciliations
• Monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet) and ad hoc reporting
• Quarterly VAT returns and all HMRC statutory filings
• Overseeing annual audit and tax computations
• HR administration: contracts, starters/leavers, employee records, handbook maintenance
• Payroll management including pensions, bonuses, and statutory requirements
• Liaising with outsourced IT provider, insurers, and other third-party suppliers
• Responsibility for company insurances, office equipment, and security systems

We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working across both finance and operations. You will have:

• Qualified Accountant with experience at FC / Number 1 Finance level
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller
• Strong knowledge of Sage Line 50 and sound accounting practices
• Experience managing payroll and HR processes
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels