Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Institute of Biomedical Science | Permanent | £50k

The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is excited to be recruiting an experienced Finance Manager to join its small, smooth-running finance function following a retirement in the team. There will be a detailed and thorough handover period. IBMS is currently replacing its CRM and Finance System.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Executive Head of Finance by running the day-to-day operation of the finance function so that all financial records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Prepare accounts to Trial Balance, complete the year-end audit pack and respond to audit enquiries.
• Manage internal financial controls
• Work with an outsourced payroll provider
• Supervise the Finance Officer
• Handle ad hoc finance enquires, both internal and external
• Manage all funds held on deposit and in current accounts.

Person Specification:

• An experienced Accountant with AAT or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA equivalent (QBE)
• At least five years' experience in a management accounting role involving performance analysis, detailed P&L analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of accounts to Trial Balance
• Excellent bookkeeping skills with a thorough understanding of all aspects of double-entry
• Intermediate Excel knowledge (vlookups and pivot tables)
• Able to identify and implement effective improvements in processes and procedures
• "Can-do" and "right first time" attitude
• Someone who enjoys paying attention to detail and who is able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

IBMS is the professional body for those working in biomedical science. It has 20,000 members, primarily in the UK, the majority of whom work in NHS laboratories, NHS Blood and Transplant, public health services, private laboratories, research, industry and higher education. The Institute is an education provider and standard setter, that seeks to ensure that the services it provides meet its members' needs and support the acquisition of knowledge and skills for personal, professional and service needs.

The successful candidate will join an already strong team with excellent processes and controls in place and will have the opportunity to be engage with System development

Benefits include employer pension contribution of up to 10% after the six-month probation period, an employee assistance programme, secure bicycle parking, good coffee, fruit and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. There is a requirement to work at least 3 days a week in the office (Central London based). Please apply now or get in touch with Imogen Brown at Altum Consulting directly for more information.