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- Do you have a minimum of five years experience in a finance department with exposure to preparing monthly management accounts and cash flow management?
- Have you previously managed a team within a finance function, including delegating tasks and mentoring staff?
- Annual salary: circa £40,000
- 25 days' annual leave plus statutory public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Death in Service Life Insurance (2x salary) after 6 months of service
- Flexible full-time working hours
- Process month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments using Xero.
- Prepare monthly management accounts for presentation to the Finance Director and inclusion in the board pack.
- Conduct variance analysis, identifying key variances and initiating further investigation as necessary.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly.
- Oversee short-term business cash flow, including reconciliation of an invoice finance facility (prior experience is essential).Authorise payments and manage permissions on the company bank account.
- Prepare year-end financial statements and supporting documentation for external accountants.
- Work with external accountants to address queries and ensure timely account preparation.
- Produce monthly financial reports, including updates on sales and purchase ledgers.
- Provide key financial metrics to support decision-making by the Finance Director.
- Manage and coordinate the workflow of the finance team, ensuring efficient preparation of accounts and financial deliverables.
- Delegate tasks appropriately and provide guidance to the team.
- Develop and mentor the finance team to maintain smooth operations.
- Ensure timely completion of tasks to support the Finance Director.
- Deputise in internal meetings when required.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
- Build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support effective financial management.
• Minimum of five years experience working in a finance department, with exposure to the responsibilities listed above.• Proven experience in preparing monthly management accounts and managing cash flow, including invoice finance facilities.• Strong proficiency in Excel (essential); experience with Xero (desirable).• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, with strong organisational and communication skills.• High level of discretion and trustworthiness, given access to sensitive financial data and bank accounts.• A proactive, team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and support leadership goals.
If you have the required experience and are excited by the opportunity to lead a dynamic finance team, we look forward to hearing from you. Call us today to discuss this role further!
