Hearst Health

Senior Finance Manager – 12 Month FTC

Hearst Health

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the preparation of monthly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items for relevant areas.
  • Prepare and review statutory financial statements in line with UK GAAP and relevant reporting requirements.
  • Support the annual external audit process, acting as a key contact for auditors and coordinating audit deliverables.
  • Review and improve accounting processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Support cash flow reporting and working capital oversight where required.
  • Partner with the wider finance team to ensure alignment between management reporting and statutory reporting.
  • Manage UK tax compliance across the business, including corporation tax, VAT, PSA, and any other applicable taxes.
  • Coordinate the preparation and submission of VAT returns and ensure appropriate treatment of transactions.
  • Support corporation tax reporting, tax packs, and year-end tax provisioning in partnership with external advisers where relevant.
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on Hearst UK.
  • Ensure appropriate documentation and controls are in place to support all tax filings and positions.
  • Act as a key point of contact for HMRC matters, queries, and correspondence as required.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal control requirements.
  • Maintain and strengthen financial control frameworks, policies, and procedures.
  • Support company secretarial and statutory filing requirements, including coordination of deadlines and submissions.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with internal and external audit recommendations.
  • Identify control weaknesses and implement practical improvements to mitigate risk.
  • Work collaboratively with teams across finance, legal, HR, payroll, and operations to ensure accurate accounting and compliance.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance to non-finance stakeholders where needed.
  • Support and mentor junior members of the finance team where applicable.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance.

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Strong technical accounting experience, within a UK-based business environment.
  • Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
  • Good working knowledge of UK tax compliance, particularly VAT and corporation tax.
  • Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and risk management.
  • Experience operating in a fast-paced commercial organisation.
  • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems and ERPs.
  • Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with strong attention to detail.
  • Clear communicator with the confidence to work across different levels of the business.
Benefits
  • Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
  • Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!
  • Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
  • Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
  • Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
  • Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.
  • Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
  • Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
  • Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial statements preparationstatutory accountsUK GAAPtax complianceVATcorporation taxfinancial controlsrisk managementExcelaccounting processes
Soft Skills
communicationattention to detailcollaborationmentoringcontinuous improvementaccountabilitytime managementproblem-solvingleadershipadaptability
Certifications
ACAACCACIMA