Finance Manager

Hollis Personnel Ltd

Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 14 days

Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 4FL

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Finance Manager position reports to the Financial Controller and focuses on ensuring accurate financial reporting and identifying improvement opportunities.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of accounting experience, including preparation of trial balances and management accounts, and should be qualified or part-qualified.
The role requires advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft AX Dynamics.
Key responsibilities include managing month-end processes, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting payroll and pension administration.
The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the experience and qualifications required.

This Finance Manager role reporting to the Financial Controller is responsible for the accurate and timely reflection of the business activities according to the agreed accounting standards, identifying areas of strengths and improvement opportunities. The main requirements and employee accountabilities are:

Preparation & completion of the accounting month end process with the output of management accounts & variance analysis.
Prepare & process all month end journals, such as prepayments / accruals / depreciation.
Monthly reconciliation and closing of COS, absorption & post related entries.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations - FA, Inventory & Intercompany.
Maintain fixed asset register.
Preparation of weekly 13 week cashflow forecast.
Preparation of labour efficiency reporting.
Preparation and execution of Qtly cost roll process (materials, labour & overheads).
Preparation and submission of statutory returns (VAT).
AX System maintenance - WO close (daily), FX rates, period close.
Year end audit - assist in the preparation of year end audit file.
Payroll - Support the internal processing performed on Sage payroll
Pensions - Support to internal processing of pension administration

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualified or Part - Qualified (In final year of exams)
5+ years accounting experience - preparation of a trail balance & management accounts
Advanced Excel skills - vlookups, iferror, graphs etc
ERP System understanding - Microsoft AX Dynamics used

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

5+ years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
5+ years’ experience within a manufacturing company.
Working with multi-currency transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified or Part qualified (In final year of exams)
IT skills
Advanced excel skills

PERSONAL QUALITIES / ATTRIBUTES

Ability to work accurately to committed timelines
High level of organisational and planning skills
Problem solving and analytical capability
Would suit someone previously within an accountancy practice looking to move into Industry.

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