Finance Manager

About the team:

Vintage Cash Cow helps people turn their unused or unwanted items into cash by offering a straightforward service that makes it easy to sell vintage and collectible items. We are committed to providing a seamless and rewarding experience for our clients while promoting sustainability through reusing and recycling valuable goods.

About the role:

As a Finance Manager at Vintage Cash Cow, you’ll play a key role in leading our finance operations and supporting the next phase of our growth across the UK, Europe, and the US.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll manage and develop a small team, oversee core financial processes, and provide insight to support business decision- making. You’ll also be instrumental in embedding best practices following our recent move from Sage to Xero, ensuring the team feels confident and supported as we scale.

Key Goals & Objectives:

• Lead and support the finance team, building capability and confidence across accounts payable, receivable, and reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insight
• Maintain strong financial control across the business, including oversight of the general ledger and balance sheet
• Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations, including timely VAT submissions
• Support payroll processes by coordinating with our outsourced provider (Remote) to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Drive improvements in financial systems and processes, reducing manual work and increasing efficiency
• Support senior leadership with financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision-making
• Play a key role in the year-end audit process, liaising with external auditors

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a small finance team, providing clear direction, support, and oversight
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and supporting team members where needed
• Prepare and review management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet reporting
• Maintain and improve financial records and controls within Xero
• Coordinate with external partners including auditors and payroll providers
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement more efficient ways of working
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in management accounts

• Part-qualified or recently qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience

• Experience managing or mentoring team members
• Strong experience producing P&L, balance sheet, and management accounts
• Experience using Xero is essential
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities

Desirable:

• Experience in a fast-growing or scaling business

• Exposure to operations across the UK, Europe, or the US

• Experience improving systems or implementing new processes
• Interest in supporting international expansion (Europe / US)
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working with a high level of autonomy