Finance Manager (UK Client | Xero) - Remote

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At enablesGROUP, you’re not just joining a company – you’re joining a community that values growth, learning, and success.
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Our Perks & Benefits include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance starting Day 1, covering 2 eligible dependents.
19 leave credits for vacation and emergency.
Endless opportunities for career advancement with annual performance reviews and salary increases.
Company-provided laptop to set you up for success.
Convenient office location in Pasig, at the heart of Manila, accessible to all.
Loyalty rewards: Employees celebrating 5 years could receive a profit-sharing scheme.
In-house learning & development programs with access to the latest in AI and technology.
Job Title: Finance & Ops Manager
Location: Remote
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM PH Time
Position Summary
The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the company's end-to-end finance operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and effective cash flow management. The successful candidate will initially be involved in day-to-day bookkeeping activities to gain a deep understanding of the business and will gradually assume greater responsibility for financial planning, reporting, and process improvement.
The role requires a proactive individual with strong technical accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with UK-based finance processes and systems, particularly Xero.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Bookkeeping
Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities using Xero.
Maintain accurate purchase and sales ledgers.
Perform bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly.
Manage customer payment allocations and credit control activities.
Process and administer payroll information.
Maintain financial records in compliance with company policies and UK accounting standards.
Financial Reporting & Management Accounting
Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.
Produce accurate cash flow reports and forecasts.
Monitor and report on working capital performance.
Develop and maintain budgeting and forecasting models.
Provide KPI reporting and financial analysis to support business decision-making.
Project & Operational Finance
Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and project profitability.
Prepare project costing and performance reports.
Conduct stock reconciliations and inventory reporting.
Support operational teams with financial insights to improve profitability.
Compliance & Controls
Prepare and submit VAT returns.
Support CIS administration and reporting (desirable).
Ensure compliance with relevant UK financial regulations and internal controls.
Liaise with external accountants and auditors as required.
Process Improvement
Review, improve, and document finance processes and procedures.
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency through automation and system enhancements.
Assist with the development of scalable financial controls as the business grows.
Stakeholder Management
Work closely with the UK management team to provide financial insights and recommendations.
Act as the primary point of contact for external accountants regarding financial reporting and compliance matters.
Support strategic planning and business growth initiatives through financial analysis and forecasting.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
Experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, Management Accountant, or similar role.
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and management accounting principles.
Advanced experience using Xero.
Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities.
Desirable
Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
Experience working with UK-based companies.
Knowledge of UK VAT regulations and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
Experience within construction, engineering, project-based, or contracting businesses.
Experience implementing financial processes and controls.

Work arrangement
Yes