Job Description
About the role
The Finance Manager will thrive in a growing business environment, working collaboratively within a team to manage a wide range of financial tasks for our expanding nursery group.
This role is ideal for someone who is confident navigating multiple software systems, highly organized, and detail-oriented. Accuracy is essential, as is the ability to present financial information clearly to colleagues at all levels. A positive, people-focused approach is key—this role requires someone who communicates well and works effectively with others.
What You'll Do
- Calculating and presenting fees for current and prospective customers of our nurseries.
- Speaking to and explaining fees and government funding to parents.
- Communicating across teams (with Operations, Marketing, HR and Admin) to ensure seamless provision of services to our nursery customers.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing process efficiently.
- Manage monthly payroll (50+ payroll) in an accurate manner.
- Ensure Xero is reconciled accurately on a monthly basis.
- Prepare monthly management accounts including cash flow.
- Assist in supporting outsourced finance admin team with their task list.
- Implement and maintain financial systems and controls to support business expansion.
- Support funding applications and grant processes where relevant.
- Perform other finance-related finance tasks as required by Management.
What We're Looking For
- A qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or significant experience in a similar finance role.
- Strong experience in financial management, ideally within a multi-site or service-based business.
- Knowledge of nursery funding models and early years sector finances (desirable but not essential).
- Proficiency in accounting software (experience with Xero is a plus).
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and commercial acumen.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive team dedicated to exceptional childcare.
- Excellent salary and career progression opportunities.
- A dynamic role in a warm and welcoming office environment.
The role responsibilities may vary but will not substantially change the general character of the post. Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies apply. We value diversity and equality. No terminology in this job description is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants may need to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employers and an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.