Management Accountant

About SME Financial Solutions

SME Financial Solutions is a dynamic and forward-thinking bookkeeping and accounting company, dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. Our mission is to simplify financial management for business owners through expert advice, streamlined processes, and proactive support. We offer a comprehensive suite of services including accounting, payroll, tax, and business advisory.

We are growing rapidly and are looking for a commercially minded and hands-on Finance Manager to join our expanding team

Role Overview

As Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our external SME clients. This is a strategic and operational role, requiring strong technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesClient Advisory & Oversight:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for clients and providing financial guidance to clients
• Oversee the delivery of client accounting services (bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts)
• Preparation and filing of clients’ statutory accounts
• Preparation and filing of clients' corporation tax returns
• Deal with ad hoc client requests
• Preparation of several clients’ monthly payroll
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial legislation, tax regulations, and compliance matters
• Maintain friendly and professional relationships with clients mainly from the UK and Singapore.

Team & Process Management:

• Lead and support outsourced teams
• Improve and implement financial systems and workflows to increase efficiency
• Ensure data integrity across financial platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, and other integrated tools

Skills & ExperienceEssential:

• Prior work experience with bookkeeping & accounting – at least five years
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Strong management skills and able to work autonomously
• Familiarity with Xero cloud-based accounting software
• Knowledge of payroll and tax compliance
• A formal accounting qualification
• UK-based

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ClickUp (workflow software)
• Knowledge of other cloud-based accounting software (QuickBooks, Zoho)
• Prior experience working remotely

What We Offer

• Exposure to a wide variety of industries and business models
• Flexible working (we are 100% remote) and supportive team culture
• We work a 40-hour week, but in a flexible model where you choose your hours
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme based on performance
• Twenty days' holiday (and an additional 3 days at Christmas) and UK public holidays
• You must have your own computer with a microphone and headset.