Join a small in-person finance team supporting businesses across the world
Lucey is a collection of businesses. We acquire small companies with unrealised potential and help them succeed through stronger financial discipline, smarter technology, better organisation, and improved people practices.
We're hiring a
Group Finance Manager
to join our international finance function and play a key role in how our businesses operate day-to-day - with a focus on
payroll, HMRC reporting, pensions administration, company accounts/statutory reporting, tax matters, R&D tax credits, and grants
.
This is a great role for a finance professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting things right, and can confidently pick up new tasks even if they haven't encountered them before.
What you'll be doing
This role blends hands-on delivery with high ownership. You'll work across multiple companies and jurisdictions, supporting a growing group with evolving needs.
Payroll, HMRC Reporting & Pension Administration
* Oversee payroll processes and ensure accurate, on-time execution across
UK and Ireland
* Manage
HMRC reporting and submissions
in relation to payroll
* Maintain excellent payroll records and support payroll-related queries
* Administer
all pension matters
across the group, working with a range of pension providers
* Coordinate enrolment, opt-ins/opt-outs, contributions, provider administration, and ongoing pension queries
* Liaise with an external accountant in
Poland
to support payroll there
* Work closely with external payroll/pension providers as needed, ensuring smooth monthly cycles
Company Accounts & Statutory Reporting
* Support the
preparation of company accounts
across group entities
* Coordinate statutory reporting requirements and ensure deliverables are completed
accurately and on time
* Liaise with external accountants/advisers where needed to meet deadlines smoothly (no last-minute rush)
* Maintain clear documentation and audit-ready records to support compliance and good governance
Tax & Compliance (Practical, Hands-On)
* Coordinate key tax requirements across the group (with external advisers where appropriate)
* Support company-level compliance tasks including returns, documentation, and reporting deadlines
* Ensure strong financial controls and consistent ways of working across entities
R&D Tax Credits & Grant Applications
* Support the preparation of claims for
R&D tax credits
, working with internal teams and external specialists
* Research and apply for relevant
grants and funding opportunities
* Build repeatable, well-documented processes so these activities become efficient and scalable
Finance Operations & Ownership
* Take ownership of your workload end-to-end - planning ahead, prioritising effectively, and delivering consistently
* Produce accurate financial reporting and support month-end activity where required
* Improve processes, identify risks early, and proactively fix issues
* Bring structure, clarity, and follow-through across finance tasks that impact the wider group
* Stay proactive and organised across a busy calendar of deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met smoothly and without last-minute pressure
What success looks like in this role
You'll be successful if you:
* Run payroll smoothly and accurately, with reliable timelines and excellent attention to detail
* Handle HMRC payroll submissions correctly and on time
* Keep pensions well-managed across multiple providers, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks
* Coordinate accounts preparation and statutory reporting so everything is delivered
accurately and on schedule
* Handle tax-related tasks confidently and proactively, coordinating well with advisers and internal teams
* Build a repeatable approach to R&D credits and grant submissions that improves outcomes over time
* Spot problems early, solve them calmly, and prevent them recurring
* Become a trusted "go-to" person for getting important work done correctly, consistently, and on time
About you
This role is as much about
approach
as it is about experience. We're looking for someone who is proactive, practical, and confident taking ownership.
You'll be a great fit if you are:
* A strong problem solver who enjoys figuring things out and making systems better
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Proactive and deadline-aware — you plan ahead and don't leave important tasks to the last minute
* Confident working independently and taking responsibility for outcomes
* Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple moving parts without losing accuracy
* Comfortable working with sensitive information and handling it with discretion
* Someone who takes real ownership: you don't wait to be asked, you spot what needs doing and follow it through
Experience & skills we're looking for:
* Experience in a finance role covering areas such as
payroll
, HMRC reporting, compliance, accounts support, statutory reporting, pensions administration, or tax coordination
* Confidence handling HMRC payroll reporting/submissions (or the ability to learn quickly and deliver accurately)
* Strong capability with
Microsoft Office
(especially Excel)
* Experience using
Xero
(or the ability to learn quickly and maintain high accuracy)
* Willingness to learn quickly and take on new tasks with confidence and accuracy
* Experience across multiple entities or SME environments is helpful, but not essential
Formal qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or similar) is welcome but not required
— this role is open to candidates who can demonstrate capability through experience and delivery.
Why join Lucey
* High ownership:
your work will directly support decision-making and performance across the group
* Variety and challenge:
no two weeks look the same — you'll work across multiple businesses and real commercial priorities
* Small team, real influence:
you'll join a
3-person finance team
, where everyone's contribution matters
* In-person, collaborative working:
a close-knit function where people support each other and get things done
* Growth ambition:
we operate in
UK, Ireland, Poland
, with operations also in
India and Africa
, and plans to expand further
You'll be supporting a portfolio that includes businesses across
health, technology, ecommerce and digital platforms
, including: Superfood Market | Spottitt | COUCH | | IDappcom
Working style & location
This role is
100% office-based in South Dublin (near UCD)
and is best suited to someone who enjoys being part of an in-person team.
WFH may be possible
when the business owner travels
, but this is the exception rather than the norm - so we're looking for someone who is genuinely happy working in-office.
Salary
From €50,000+
(higher for formally qualified candidates and depending on experience).
Please include your required salary
as part of your application.
Inclusion & equal opportunities
We're committed to building a team with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
If you need adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know - we'll do our best to support you.
Apply
Apply via LinkedIn with your CV. A cover letter isn't required, but you're welcome to include a short note answering:
"What kinds of finance problems do you enjoy solving, and why does this role appeal to you?"