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Autus3

Finance Manager

On site

London, United kingdom

£ 70,000 /year

Freelance

11-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Creativity Attention to detail Process Improvement Accounting

Job Specifications

Who Are We

Autus3 are thrilled to be partnering exclusively with a vibrant and fast-growing UK retail business that’s known for its creativity, quality, and forward-thinking approach. With an impressive heritage and a bold vision for the future, the company is entering a pivotal phase of expansion. To support this momentum, they’re looking for an experienced finance professional to join on a 12-month FTC and play an influential role in driving the next stage of their journey.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be a Qualified Finance professional with extensive experience as an Financial Accountant or Finance Manager. Who is dynamic and proactive in your approach to implement process improvement and has a commercial mindset.

The ideal candidate would be on a short notice period or immediately available to the market.

The candidate will need to be adaptable with a mindset of always looking to improve efficiencies. Enjoys being visible in the business and able to build lasting relationships in the company.

Ideally this person would a strong understanding of Month End and Year End process, excellent communication and interpersonal skills including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

This role is an excellent opportunity to bring fresh ideas and innovation to a finance team that’s ready to evolve after a period of organisational growth. If you enjoy improving systems, streamlining workflows, and making a real impact in a values-driven environment.

Your Mission

Reporting to a dynamic Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will support the Financial Controller across the group of entities. Playing a key role in ensuring accurate and timely statutory accounting, overseeing the Purchase Ledger function, and helping to modernise processes through automation and best-practice accounting methods.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Financial Controller and Financial Accountant in maintaining accurate and compliant statutory accounting records across a range of related entities.
Assist the Financial Controller with Month-End & Year-End Accounting.
Managing the Accounts Payable team.
Supporting systems implementation.

Process Improvement overview

Review and enhance existing financial procedures to ensure they remain efficient and effective.
Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process optimisation.
Apply experience with modern accounting systems to recommend and deliver practical improvements.
Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to streamline operations and address long-standing challenges.

What they would like to offer you in return!

Competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience

Discretionary Bonus

⏰ 25 days of annual leave Plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid working model

Health & Wellbeing: Private Healthcare, Cycle to Work scheme.

Incredible office space in the heart of London

⌛ Employer pension scheme

Great hardware and access to the best tools to be successful in your role

Diversity Matters

At Autus3, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic representation of the candidate talent that we represent reflecting the entire work force, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply regardless. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Autus3 are committed to upholding the Equality Act 2010

About the Company

Autus3 We help you grow, through people. We are a specialist finance recruiter with 3 core principles at the heart of everything we do: Being open minded, willing and honest. Founded in 2022, we are passionate about understanding and supporting clients in their company growth and candidates in their career growth. With almost a decade and a half of recruiting experience within finance and accounting, we pride ourselves on being the market expert to partner with. Autus3 offer permanent and interim services across finance and ... Know more