Finance Manager
2 days ago
Romford
We are recruiting a highly organised, commercially minded and trustworthy Finance Manager on behalf of our e-commerce based client in Rainham. The working hours are Monday - Friday from 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm You will take full ownership of all financial activities across their growing e-commerce business. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring both technical accounting ability and the commercial acumen to support strategic decisions — including shareholder tax planning, dividend optimisation, and benefit structuring. You will act as the financial backbone of the business, ensuring every financial process is well-managed, efficient, and compliant, while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and tax efficiency. Financial Management & Budget Control • Take full ownership of the company's financial operations, planning and reporting., • Develop and monitor budgets to ensure responsible spending and optimal resource allocation., • Regularly review financial performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations., • Ensure the company operates within approved spending limits and identify cost reduction opportunities., • Maintain and monitor cash flow to ensure the business meets all operational and tax obligations., • Prepare financial forecasts and management reports for the Director and shareholders. Payments & Record Keeping • Approve and process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and outgoing payments accurately and on time., • Track e-commerce transactions, platform fees, and deductions (e.g. Shopify, Amazon, eBay)., • Maintain clean, accurate ledgers and ensure all entries are properly coded and reconciled., • Produce monthly management accounts and assist with end-of-year financial statements. Taxation & Compliance • Ensure all VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax submissions are accurate and filed on time, in coordination with external accountants., • Maintain full compliance with HMRC regulations and e-commerce tax requirements., • Keep accurate, audit-ready records of all financial transactions., • Liaise with accountants and auditors to support year-end and compliance reviews. Shareholder & Director Tax Planning • Advise on and implement tax-efficient dividend strategies for shareholders, taking into account personal income, tax band utilisation and timing., • Support directors with personal tax planning, including salary and dividend structuring, benefit-in-kind optimisation, and self assessment obligations., • Identify and implement opportunities to maximise available allowances, reliefs and exemptions — including corporation tax deductions, capital allowances, and employment benefit schemes., • Monitor changes to tax legislation and proactively advise on implications for the business and its shareholders., • Work with external accountants to ensure shareholder and director tax positions are optimised each financial year. Growth & Strategic Support • Work closely with operations, procurement, and compliance teams to align financial priorities with business objectives., • Provide financial insights and scenario modelling to support purchasing decisions, inventory planning, and growth initiatives., • Advise management on profit margins, cost control, and reinvestment strategy., • Support the business in building scalable financial systems and reporting infrastructure as the company grows. Qualifications & Skills • Strong demonstrable experience in finance, accounts, or bookkeeping — ideally within e-commerce or retail., • 3+ years in a finance role with hands-on responsibility for management accounts, tax compliance, and financial planning., • Solid knowledge of UK accounting standards, HMRC regulations, and director/shareholder tax matters., • Experience with dividend planning, benefit-in-kind reporting, and PAYE for directors., • Proficient in Xero and confident working across accounting and e-commerce platforms., • Excellent organisational and communication skills — able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders., • High integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and personal tax information. Find My Staff is acting as an employment agency in regards to this vacancy