Finance Manager
Employer: smol
Location: The role is remote / home working but will involve regular travel to meet up with team members, so ability to travel to London and South-East is a must have.
Hours: Full time
Salary: Not listed
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About us…
smol is on a mission to change the face of consumer brands and businesses by bringing super effective, eco-friendly products at value for money prices. We believe everyone should be able to make easy swaps that are better for them, the planet, and their pockets.
In the past six years, smol has taken the household cleaning market by storm. We are already the fastest growing and most positively reviewed brand in the laundry, dishwash, fabric conditioner and surface spray categories and we’ve got so much more planned.
Having received Series B investment in 2021 and B Corp certification at the end of 2023, our team is focused on combining fast growth with being a force for positive change and impact in all that we do.
In Summary...
As a Finance Manager at smol, you will take ownership of our day-to-day financial operations working with the team to support the ongoing financial wellbeing of the business. This role will be pivotal in managing core finance functions, providing accurate and timely information to support strategic decision-making.
This is a hands-on and collaborative role, designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment
What does the role involve?..
Overseeing day-to-day finance operations
Provide guidance and support to the Finance Assistant, ensuring daily processes such as invoicing, payments, and reconciliations are completed accurately and efficiently.
Producing management accounts
Take ownership of preparing monthly management accounts, delivering accurate and timely reports.Overheads forecasting and budgeting
Lead on producing forecasts and managing budgets for overheads, working closely with department leads to ensure financial discipline and accountability across the businessBalance sheet and cashflow management
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and cashflow forecasts, ensuring a strong financial position is maintained and highlighting any risks or opportunities.Tax compliance
Manage the preparation and submission of VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions (UK, Germany, and OSS), ensuring compliance with local regulations and deadlines.Payroll oversight
Oversee the preparation of monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory requirements.Annual budgeting and year-end support
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, and play a key role in the year-end process, liaising with external accountants to ensure a smooth and efficient audit.Systems and process improvements
Support ongoing improvements to finance systems and processes, working with colleagues across the business to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as we grow.Project work and transformation
Contribute to ad hoc finance projects, including initiatives focused on strengthening internal controls, driving finance transformation, and embedding best practices across the department.As a certified B Corp, we are committed to balancing profit with purpose. You will ensure that financial processes and reporting not only safeguard profitability but also reflect our values. Considering sustainability, social responsibility, and long-term positive outcomes in financial planning and decision-making.
You will need/be...
We are looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a proactive mindset. You will need to be:
A commercially astute part-qualified or newly qualified accountant, with a strong eye for detail.
Experience in a similar industry role; sector experience is preferable but not essential.
Confident in preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
Able to work collaboratively within a team while meeting tight deadlines.
A clear communicator, skilled at making financial information easy to understand.
Naturally curious, with an eye for process improvements and the confidence to make suggestions.
Familiar with Xero or similar accounting systems.
What we offer:
A fantastic opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing, Series-B funded start-ups.
An amazing culture and mission. A chance to make a difference in our shared future, eliminating or reducing the usage of plastic, water, toxic chemicals, energy and animal testing.
Working with an experienced, passionate team invested in helping you grow professionally.
25 days holiday per year + bank holidays.
A volunteer day to spend on a cause you care about.
Flexible working from home.
Credits for local co-working hubs when you’re out and about or just need a change of scenery.
Healthcare cash plan, provided by Health Shield.
Quarterly wellbeing allowance, provided by Juno.
Enhanced family leave policies.
The smol print
Applicants must have current work authorisation in the UK.
The role is remote / home working but will involve regular travel to meet up with team members, so ability to travel to London and South-East is a must have.
Inclusion at smol
At smol we believe that a great team is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds, beliefs and experience. we are an inclusive employer and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.
Ensuring valuable and quality job opportunities for those who face barriers to employment is not only part and parcel of our social responsibility but it also brings great benefit to us as a business. giving people the chance to build up work skills, gain independence, earn a wage, develop strong self-esteem and to become just as strongly skilled as those who never faced employment barriers, is a process we remain committed to.
If you share our values and want to help make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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