Your new companyOur client is a rapidly growing SME that has ambitious targets to continue its success. Having established an excellent brand, this organisation is going through the process of growing their business and are now looking to bring their accounting function in house.Your new roleWe are seeking an ambitious Finance Manager eager to support an entrepreneurial business in achieving its growth targets. This pivotal role will establish and managing the finance function, implementing controls to reduce risk and contributing to commercial analysis development to help decision-making. You will act as a financial business partner within the organisation and deliver the accounting requirements for the business. The Role:

Prepare and deliver both Financial and Management accounts to the owners with detailed insights
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
Preparation of year-end packs for external auditors and annual statutory accounts
Implement and develop internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems and controls.
Monthly cash flow analysis and Re-forecasting
Build financial models to support business expansion
Management of day-to-day financial activities
Act as a key partner to the other departments in strategic and operational areas of the business.
The ability to challenge processes and colleagues and drive continuous improvement both in the department and in the wider business.
There will be ongoing projects that you will take responsibility for.

What you'll need to succeed

Qualified Accountant with experience in industry and ideally within an SME
Commercially astute and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Thorough and methodical attention to detail
Agile and adaptable to the priorities of an evolving entrepreneurial business.
Exceptional MS Excel skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Highly motivated and can lead and positively influence others.

What you'll get in returnYou will have every opportunity to put your stamp on the accountancy department. You will also have the chance to truly affect the efficiency of the organisation. The remuneration will start at 50K - 55K + bonus. This figure is likely to grow as the business does. The owners are looking for a finance partner to help them grow their business and go on this journey with them. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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