Finance Manager

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

V6W936VR

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market-Related

SUMMARY:
This is a hands-on Finance Manager role, ideal for a qualified, detail-oriented professional who thrives in an autonomous environment.

POSITION INFO:

Finance Manager
Join a leading facilities management firm supporting construction and property projects across the UK.
Remote (South Africa) | UK Hours (8am5pm) | R35,000R42,000 per month | Permanent, Full-time

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established B2B facilities management company operating within the construction and property sector. They deliver comprehensive services to commercial and residential clients across the UK, with a focus on reliability, innovation, and operational excellence. This is a forward-thinking business that values accountability, precision, and proactive problem-solving within its finance function.

The Role: Finance Manager
This is a hands-on Finance Manager role, ideal for a qualified, detail-oriented professional who thrives in an autonomous environment. You''ll oversee all core finance operations from bookkeeping and credit control to management reporting and budgeting. Working closely with senior management, you''ll play a key part in ensuring the financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency that underpin the company''s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records, invoices, receipts, and bills
Issue sales invoices and AFP applications for payment, managing client queries
Oversee credit control, including tracking, collections, and payments
Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, invoice finance ledgers, and internal records
Prepare and schedule payment files for bank payments
Manage HMRC submissions including VAT, PAYE, and CIS, ensuring all matched in Xero
Operate and reconcile invoice finance facilities
Manage company expenses, ensuring adherence to budgets
Process sole trader CIS bills biweekly based on timesheets
Set up and manage supplier credit accounts
Post and update manual journals
Prepare company accounts for annual audits and year-end reporting
Create budgets and manage the budgeting process
Analyse cost centres and produce profit/loss reports and activity summaries
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports
Update pricing and contract matrices, issuing SLA documentation
Manage the finance inbox and support communication with internal and external stakeholders

About You

Minimum 5 years experience in accounting or finance within the construction industry
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (CIMA, ACA, or AAT qualification preferred)
Proficient in Xero and Hubdoc (essential)
Strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis
Experience with Pleo software advantageous
Thorough understanding of UK accounting standards and practices
Highly detail-oriented, analytical, and self-sufficient
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proactive and willing to take ownership of the entire finance function
Must have own IT equipment and be comfortable working independently in a remote setup

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