Senior Finance Officer / Finance Manager - London Location: Office-based (100%)Hours:Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pmFriday: 8:30am - 2:30pm30-minute lunch breakWe are seeking an experienced and hands-on finance professional to join our team, taking over from a long-standing member of staff who is retiring. This is a key role within the business, with responsibility for the day-to-day finance function and ownership of core processes.This role is fully office-based and would suit someone who enjoys being embedded in the business, working closely with colleagues, and taking full ownership.The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, leading the finance tasks rather than supporting someone else, while also being happy to carry out the detailed daily processing that keeps the business running smoothly.Key ResponsibilitiesPreparation and submission of VAT returns Running weekly payroll, including tracking holidays and absencesManaging the purchase ledger, including: Checking and entering invoicesResolving supplier queriesMaking supplier paymentsBookkeeping duties, including: Quarterly accruals and prepaymentsMonth-end processingDaily bank reconciliationsProviding cover for the sales ledger when requiredAbout YouProven experience in a responsible finance roleStrong working knowledge of VAT and payrollComfortable owning finance processes end-to-end with minimal supervisionDetail-oriented, reliable, and well organisedHappy to combine responsibility with hand