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Find Finance roles in the UK’s architecture and design studios — from accounts and invoicing to budgeting, payroll, and studio financial management.

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Finance professionals play a key role in keeping architecture studios running smoothly and sustainably. Whether managing budgets, preparing invoices, handling payroll, or producing management reports, they provide the financial oversight and analysis that help studios grow and thrive.

This category covers finance roles at all levels — from finance assistants to finance managers and directors — and is ideal for detail-focused, commercially minded individuals with a head for numbers and a passion for supporting the creative sector. For guidance on typical pay and career pathways, visit our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide.

Finance FAQs

Below are frequently asked questions about Finance roles in architecture — ideal for professionals in accounts, payroll, and business operations.

Common roles include Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll Officer, Finance Manager, and Financial Controller.

Not necessarily. Strong finance or accounting experience is key. Knowledge of project-based or creative businesses is a plus, but not essential.

Finance Assistants typically earn £28,000–£35,000, while Finance Managers and Controllers can earn £45,000–£65,000+. See our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide for more.

Finance teams often use Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Deltek, Excel, and bespoke project management tools to track budgets and invoices.

Yes. Many practices offer hybrid roles, particularly for positions involving reporting and bookkeeping that can be done digitally.

In smaller studios, yes — Finance Managers often work directly with Directors. In larger firms, finance may sit within broader operations or support teams.

Attention to detail, time management, budgeting, reporting, and communication with both creative teams and external consultants are crucial.

Yes. Many start as assistants and progress to management, or branch into operations and business strategy within the creative industry.Yes. Many start as assistants and progress to management, or branch into operations and business strategy within the creative industry.