Group Finance Manager

ELS Recruitment is proud to be exclusively partnering a dynamic and acquisitive holdings company with 5 limited companies based across the UK.

Each limited company is run separately and has onsite Accounts Assistants supporting bookkeeping activities. The Group Directors are finding they are being pulled into the day-to-day accounting matters and are now seeking to appoint an experienced SME Group Finance Manager to oversee and manage the accounting activities of all 5 companies.

The role of the Group Finance Manager will be based onsite at the Kempston, Bedfordshire office where they will develop and support a studying Accounts Assistant.

Occasional travel to the other offices will be required to develop and maintain the relationship with Operational Directors and staff.

• Manage and develop a team of Accounts Assistants supporting them with the day-to-day accounting transactions and queries.
• Prepare management reporting, providing concise and accurate information to the Group Directors.
• Comply with statutory filing requirements, prepare and file quarterly VAT returns.
• Resolve creditor and debtor queries, including raising purchase orders and credit notes where relevant.
• Manage the limited companies accounting software (Xero & Sage 50) collecting data, analysing, and summarising data, information and trends.
• Understand core operational processes and systems to advise on best financial practice.
• Maintain and develop best financial practice and processes to optimise efficiency and transparency.
• Manage the annual audit and be the on-site lead with Auditors at year-end.
• Keep up to date with current and upcoming financial regulations and accepted practices.
• Embrace change and find creative solutions to financial challenges as the business continues to grow.

Personal Qualities & Qualifications

• Recognised accounts qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or a part-qualified candidate.
• Min. 10 years experience in bookkeeping.
• Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
• Practical experience of working in an SME.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Energetic with drive and enthusiasm
• Can prioritise tasks especially when under pressure and set expectations accordingly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Courteous and professional.
• Commercially aware and forward thinking.
• Ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Confident, thorough, and collaborative.
• Proactive, flexible, with a hands-on approach.

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 plus attractive company bonus