Finance Manager

Trickle Up is a UK-based digital marketing and HR agency committed to delivering performance-driven results across various sectors. As the company expands, we are seeking a Finance Manager to take full ownership of our financial operations. This role involves managing everything from day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll to banking and client contracts, ensuring all financial processes are accurate, organised, and efficient. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive in identifying discrepancies, and capable of providing clear financial insights to support leadership decisions.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and maintain daily financial operations with precision and consistency.
- Prepare and update financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Monitor company expenditure to ensure adherence to budgets and control costs effectively.
- Track all incoming and outgoing payments, maintaining accurate financial records at all times.
- Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership review.
- Process monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees.
- Maintain employee salary records, managing increments, deductions, and adjustments.
- Coordinate salary advances, loans, and encashments in collaboration with the Operations & People Manager.
- Ensure payroll documentation is accurate and current.
- Maintain up-to-date books of accounts using accounting software.
- Record all financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, payments, and expenses.
- Reconcile bank statements monthly and address discrepancies promptly.
- Manage petty cash with proper documentation and approval of expenses.
- Oversee day-to-day banking operations, including transfers, payments, and account management.
- Liaise professionally with bank representatives and handle all banking documentation.
- Manage foreign currency transactions and conversions, particularly for UK client payments.
- Monitor bank balances to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
- Manage client invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timely issuance of invoices.
- Track outstanding payments and follow up on overdue invoices professionally.
- Maintain organised records of client contracts, agreements, and financial terms.
- Coordinate with operations and account management teams to ensure billing reflects contract terms accurately.
- Ensure all financial activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation for all financial transactions.
- Assist with external audits and financial reviews as required.
- Provide accurate and timely financial data to leadership for informed decision-making.

Required Qualifications

- 3 to 5 years of proven experience in finance, accounts, or bookkeeping roles.
- Strong understanding of financial management, bookkeeping principles, and payroll processing.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or similar platforms.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for financial reporting and tracking.
- Experience managing banking relationships and daily bank operations.
- Familiarity with client invoicing, contract management, and accounts receivable processes.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organisational skills capable of managing multiple financial responsibilities simultaneously.
- Trustworthy and discreet, handling sensitive financial information with full confidentiality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with banks, clients, and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA (partly qualified), or equivalent.
- Experience working in a marketing agency, professional services firm, or UK-registered company.
- Knowledge of UK financial practices and currency management.
- Experience with payroll software or HR information systems.
- Understanding of GST, tax filing, or other regulatory compliance requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in the financial health and growth of a dynamic agency. If you are a hands-on finance professional who values accuracy and organisation, this position could be an excellent fit.