Finance Manager (Mat Cover)

Jun 2026

Who are Nexus?

Nexus is an independent PR and Communications agency specialising in the food and drink sector. Our culture is one of openness and honesty: friendly, supportive and always striving to create a balance that gives our work family the chance to grow in their career while having the time to have a fulfilling life outside of it.

The job, in a nutshell

You’ll be the beating heart of the accounts department working. You must be passionate, organised and committed with proven experience in the day to day running of accounts and liaising with colleagues to ensure across financial processes while managing the financial health of the business.

The role

Reporting to the MD and working with a part time consultant Finance Director you must be extremely organised and interested in the communications sector.

  • Good communication skills both written and verbally
  • Commercially minded
  • Consultative and personable style and ability to communicate at Director level
  • Knowledge of accounts systems – (we use Paprika)
  • Knowledge of online HR systems (we use Mentor)
  • Organised with a good eye for detail
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with a positive attitude and a team player
  • Knowledge of the PR/marketing services sector would be an advantage

The responsibilities

  • Cash book: responsible for posting all entries; ad hoc payments; monthly bank reconciliations
  • Purchase ledger: timely and accurate maintenance of purchase ledgers; payment of suppliers within appropriate timescales; first port of call for all queries; posting all invoices and credit card statements; supplier statement reconciliations
  • Expenses: Manage the expenses process for the business, including checking, correction and payment of expense claims
  • Sales ledger: raise monthly fee invoices; manage the disbursement invoicing process effectively and efficiently to ensure prompt and regular invoicing of all disbursement costs
  • Recharges: post all inter department recharges and client recharges
  • Management accounts: post accruals and prepayments and prepare monthly divisional management accounts for review by the consultant Finance Director
  • Board meetings: in person attendance at monthly board meeting
  • Maintenance of sickness and holiday records
  • Point of contact for IT issues and supplier

This role is right for you if…

  • Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience
  • Financial qualifications
  • You thrive in a fast paced environment
  • Take pride in your work and desire to be helpful
  • You have a proactive attitude and positive mindset

Where will I be located?

You will be based in our London office in Notting Hill. Hybrid working with 3 days in the office – Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday (some flexibility may be discussed).

How much will I earn?

£46,000-£50,000 annual equivalent. All standard employee rights included.

Holiday entitlement

25 days a year

The perks

  • Perkbox rewards programme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Laptop
  • Birthday day off
  • Monthly early finish Friday
  • Weekly time swap
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Social activities

How to apply

Please send a covering letter and your CV to: Najeeka.niroj@nexuspr.com