Finance Business Partner / Finance Manager – Accounting, Tax & Treasury

Location: Manchester city centre, United Kingdom

Job Overview

The role will independently manage the UK company's day-to-day finance and accounting activities in a hands-on capacity. Working closely with Group Finance and local management, the role will ensure accurate reporting and applicable tax and regulatory compliance, support business decisions, and establish local finance processes and internal controls. As the business expands, the finance BP / finance manager will also play a key role in establishing scalable finance processes and building the local finance function in line with the Group requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-set accounting, including general ledger, AR/AP, expenses, reconciliations and month-end closing.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and Group reports, and coordinate statutory accounts and audits with external accountants and auditors.
• Manage UK VAT and other applicable HMRC compliance, including returns, reconciliations and payments, with external advisers as required.
• Support Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme, including applicable calculations, records and reconciliations, in coordination with relevant teams and advisers.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, collections and payments, and maintain cash-flow forecasts.
• Support the implementation and ongoing use of Group finance systems
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analyses, and provide financial insights on costs, margins and business performance.
• Establish and improve local finance processes, internal controls and financial policies in line with Group requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• ACCA, ACA, CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including substantial hands-on UK finance and accounting experience, with the ability to independently manage full-set accounting and month-end closing.
• Strong practical knowledge of UK VAT, HMRC compliance and applicable UK accounting requirements.
• Experience in UK trading, importing or inventory-based businesses is strongly preferred.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and business finance analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems, with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively in English with local teams and overseas headquarters.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

About PAX(Hayati®)

PAX, established in 2021 and headquartered in Hong Kong, operates globally. As a world-leading consumer electronics company, we focus on cutting-edge technologies.

Hayati®, PAX’s flagship brand, was born in the UK and has since grown into one of Britain’s best-known consumer electronics brands, with a strong and expanding international presence. Alongside Hayati®, we continue to incubate and develop a diverse portfolio of brands—including Quokka®, Moxy®, Liora®, Finebar® and Philia®—each designed for different lifestyles, moments and markets around the world.

In 2025, PAX completed a pre-IPO reorganisation of its corporate structure and governance framework, entering the preparation phase for a potential NASDAQ listing. PAX Group Holdings Limited leads the Group’s global governance and long-term strategy, with operating offices across the UK, Germany and the UAE to support local markets worldwide. The Group’s exclusive Chinese mainland partner, PAX Innovations (Shenzhen) Limited, provides integrated R&D, branding, supply chain and quality management services, connecting our global brands with world-class manufacturing capabilities.

Guided by integrity as our core value, PAX is driven by innovation, centred on users, and committed to building for the long term and sustainable development. By combining dependable products with trusted partnerships, we work alongside consumers, partners, and the broader industry to shape a credible, future-oriented global ecosystem.