Finance Manager

On behalf of a client who’s growing at pace we are looking for a capable and experienced Finance Manager or Management Accountant As the successful applicant, you will be a key player in the growth and evolution as the business transitions to becoming a medium sized enterprise. As a relatively young organization we are looking for someone comfortable taking complete responsibility for day-to-day financial operations not afraid of the detail and happy to work alongside the external accountants on areas that are currently outsourced. You will report to the Operations Director and be responsible for leading the financial operations as the business transitions to the next phase of growth.

This role is a tremendous opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant or Finance Manager looking to join a rapidly growing organisation and build a career that could progress to a senior leadership role.

Typical tasks might include

• Preparing and posting month-end journals, and undertaking day-to- day bookkeeping tasks including prepayments and accruals
• Regular reconciliation of control accounts, tracking cashflow and keeping the Balance Sheet up to date
• Managing the Fixed Asset register, and tracking depreciation across multiple asset types
• Close liaison with asset owners to track disposals, manage hardware refresh cycles and support insurance cover - both from a bookkeeping perspective and for capital expenditure forecasting
• Ad-hoc support to budget-holders preparing and tracking their budgets
• Performing variance analyses of actual vs. forecast, monitoring for deviations from the plan and being able to flag the impact of these.
• Managing employee out-of-pocket expenses review and reimbursement rhythm
• Managing company credit card expenses and reconciliation
• Arranging the prompt payment of supplier invoices
• Coordinating monthly payroll and quarterly VAT returns, ensuring payments are made on time
• Proactively proposing process improvements to support best accounting practice, and increased efficiencies within the business.
• Implementing and maintaining financial processes, policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with legal regulations and accounting standards
• Coordinating timely and accurate quarterly Corporation Tax payments
• Close liaison with the Executive team so that the current and forecasted financial position is known and understood and use subject matter expertise to advise on the financial implications of proposed courses of action.
• Close liaison with the Information Security Officer to ensure financial procedures are in place to ensure compliance for both current and planned certifications.

An ideal candidate will

• Have a passion for financial detail and a desire to be part of our growth
• Thrive on solving difficult and complex problems
• Have a genuine interest in accounting practices and keeping on top of rules and guidance as they change
• Enjoy sharing their knowledge and working with other team members.

Your experience

• While we are always open to new skills and backgrounds, we expect the successful candidate to hold a professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent
• Possess relevant and recent experience covering most of the typical tasks listed above.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel, including proficiency with pivot tables, vlookups, hlookups, index functions etc.
• Ability to apply subject matter expertise to ensure we manage cashflow effectively and make the most of our financial resources.
• Experience with accounting software (QBO experience ideal).
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with superb attention to detail and precise time management.
• A track record of successful relationship management - staff, suppliers, external professional services or other stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically the ability to explain complex financial concepts to individuals without a finance background
• An ability to independently manage multiple streams of responsibility, prioritising tasks according to varying deadlines.
• Liaising with external auditors, identifying and implementing appropriate process and policy improvements.

Tremendous effort has been made to ensure we offer suitable benefits. We work hard to promote equality and merit-based recognition promoting flexible working that supports an equitable work life balance, enhanced parental leave, fair pay & reward alongside an inclusive culture

Health Benefits: Private medical - including access to

• Private online GP, and a helpline to speak with various health care professionals
• Physiotherapists, osteopaths or chiropractors
• Mental health - counselling, and specialist consultations and treatment with psychologists and cognitive behavioural therapists
• Annual Health assessment??

Financial Benefits

• A profit share scheme so that everybody is rewarded for company success. This is an annual award that is based on the company hitting its targeted forecast. We have achieved this every year to date
• 8% company contribution to pension with no minimum requirement for employee contribution??
• Death in Service cover of 4x base salary
• Enhanced cycle-to-work scheme including the ability to purchase a bike over £1,000 (e-bikes, specialist cycles and trikes allowed)??
• The Electric Car Scheme - a pre-tax salary sacrifice scheme to enable you to purchase an electric car at a saving of 30-60% on the car lease, maintenance, servicing and roadside assistance

Work Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year (with bank holidays on top), option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year
• Level up with an extra day of holiday per year, up to an extra 5 days, starting from 2 years' service
• We offer financial support to cover HMRC allowable costs of relocating, if you’re moving to the area
• Training and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.