This is a remote position.
As our first Finance Officer, you will take full ownership of the company's financial operations. You'll be responsible for establishing robust financial processes, managing day-to-day accounting, handling tax compliance, and providing the financial insight needed to support strategic decision-making. This role suits someone who is hands-on, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently to set up and manage a finance function in its entirety.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Set up and manage the company's accounting systems, processes, and internal controls
- Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and bank reconciliation
- Oversee payroll processing and ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Develop and manage annual budgets and provide regular variance analysis
Tax & Compliance
- Prepare and submit VAT returns, corporation tax filings, and other statutory returns
- Ensure compliance with all relevant tax legislation and financial regulations
- Liaise with external accountants and HMRC as required
- Stay up to date with changes in tax law and advise the business on any implications
- Manage year-end accounts preparation and support the annual audit process
Strategic Finance & Business Support
- Provide financial analysis and insight to support business planning and decision-making
- Develop financial models for project costing, pricing, and profitability analysis
- Advise leadership on cash flow management, cost control, and financial risk
- Support the development of financial policies and procedures as the company scales
About Anchor Bridge Consulting
Anchor Bridge Consulting is a technology services and staff augmentation company helping businesses scale through smart systems and top-tier talent. With offices in Fort Lauderdale, USA, and Lagos, Nigeria, we serve clients across Retail, Logistics, Hospitality, and Software through tailored solutions in CRM implementation, application development, and remote staffing.
We specialise in connecting global companies with high-performing African tech talent developers, analysts, and engineers who are vetted, trained, and ready to deliver. Our curated hiring pipeline reduces onboarding time to just two weeks, offering clients significant cost savings with seamless time zone overlap.
As an Authorized Monday.com Partner, we also design custom CRM systems and workflow automations that drive efficiency and insight. At Anchor Bridge, we are committed to diversity, innovation, and human-centered growth. Our hiring practices are inclusive, unbiased, and grounded in merit and long-term partnership.
Requirements
About You
- Proven experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a small to mid-sized business or consultancy environment
- Strong working knowledge of UK tax obligations including VAT, corporation tax, and PAYE
- Experience setting up or significantly improving financial systems and processes
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Excel skills
- Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of the full finance function
Nice to have
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
- Experience working in a consulting or professional services firm
- Familiarity with project-based accounting and revenue recognition
- Experience with payroll administration
Benefits
Benefits of Working With Us
- Diverse Client Exposure across enterprise and high-growth organizations
- High-impact AI and data transformation projects
- Continuous learning and leadership development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Consulting-driven, collaborative environment
- Competitive compensation
- Strong focus on work-life balance
- Inclusive, merit-based culture
Skills Required
- Proven experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a small to mid-sized business or consultancy environment
- Strong working knowledge of UK tax obligations including VAT, corporation tax, and PAYE
- Experience setting up or significantly improving financial systems and processes
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Excel skills
- Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of the full finance function
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
- Experience working in a consulting or professional services firm
- Familiarity with project-based accounting and revenue recognition
- Experience with payroll administration
What We Do
Anchor Bridge Consulting is a U.S.-based operational and technology consulting firm focused on helping growth-oriented organizations improve execution and scale efficiently. The firm specializes in technology services, including CRM services and staff augmentation, with a particular emphasis on leveraging remote engineering talent from Africa to align people, process, and technology for business growth.
