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Are you looking for a challenging, hands-on group accounting role in a growing UK business?
Reed Accountancy are recruiting a Head of Finance (UK), seeking an experienced Finance Manager to partner closely with the Group Finance Director and Divisional Managing Directors of a group that is growing rapidly through acquisition. This pivotal role ensures compliance with statutory and internal financial and legal commitments while providing crucial financial support and insights.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead accounting operations: Oversee daily purchase ledger transactions, preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts for two group companies.
- Financial reporting: Prepare comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets, cash flow, and P&L.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to UK & US financial standards.
- Budget management: Oversee budget preparation, monthly reporting, and financial planning.
- Cash flow forecasting: Manage operational funds and forecast cash flow positions.
- Performance monitoring: Track KPIs to ensure divisional targets are met.
- Collaboration: Partner with Managing Directors to inform on performance and controls.
- Tax management: Handle VAT, PAYE, corporation tax, and liaise with auditors.
- Contract oversight: Monitor external contracts and services for effectiveness and value.
- Commission calculations: Oversee sales commission and bonus calculations.
Required skills:
- Financial expertise: Strong understanding of financial processes, systems, and controls.
- Reporting proficiency: Expertise in financial reporting and compliance, with advanced MS Excel skills
- Budgeting skills: Experience with budget preparation and forecasting.
- Analytical ability: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Communication: Excellent communication and business partnering experience.
We are keen to speak with candidates who have proven ability to work independently, with a very commercial mindset, as well as strong business partnering skills, talking finance with non-finance personnel and forging strong relationships with senior management as well as suppliers and customers.
