Job Description

Finance Manager - UK Office (Operational Role)
Location: Hartlepool, UK. In office, full-time. (Part time considered 3 or 4 days minimum)
Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 (Pro-rata if part time position)


About Us
The Paul Gough Holdings Group operates a global portfolio of businesses across healthcare, media, AI, and property investment - including PhysioFunnels, PaulAI, Paul Gough Physio Rooms and PAG ESTATES - as well as US entities.


We're seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take charge of our day-to-day UK financial operations and coordinate with our UK and US accounting partners. You'll ensure the numbers are accurate, the books are clean, and management reports are produced to a high standard - so the CEO can make fast, confident decisions.


Your Role
UK Finance Oversight: Manage accounts, cash flow, payroll, and compliance across multiple UK entities.
Liaise With US Accountants: Work with our outsourced partners to reconcile US data and produce consolidated reports for the CEO.
Management Reporting: Create monthly management accounts, cash flow reports, and financial dashboards for leadership.
Tax and Compliance: Coordinate PAYE, and corporation tax filings with external accountants in the UK.
Property Portfolio: Track rental income, expenses, and intercompany transactions for UK and overseas properties.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the CEO with forward planning, forecasting, and financial modelling.
Process Improvement: Maintain financial controls and ensure systems (QuickBooks) are running efficiently.


Ideal Background
Qualified or part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / AAT Level 4 minimum).
5+ years of hands-on experience managing accounts for an SME or group of companies.
Strong understanding of bookkeeping, payroll, and reporting processes.
Confident with, QuickBooks and Google Sheets.
Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
Bonus: experience supporting a founder-led business or exposure to acquisitions.


Why You'll Love This Role
You'll be joining a high-growth, entrepreneurial company - not a corporate finance department. You'll get variety, autonomy, and a direct line to leadership decisions that make a visible impact. Every month, you'll see the tangible results of your work as we grow across the UK and US.


Package
40,000 to 50,000 base salary dependant on experience
Annual performance-based bonus
Part time considered, but full-time preferrable.
Location: On-site at Hartlepool HQ


How to Apply
Send your CV and a short note highlighting your experience managing SME accounts or group structures to paul@paulgough.com, with the subject line Finance Manager - UK Office


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