Finance Manager
This is an exciting time to join a growing company that, rewards and really values its employees!
This is a Senior role that requires a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance professional to manage financial operations and support strategic financial planning within a well-recognised organisation.
The purpose of this role is to provide a Senior level accounting service to the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, over-seeing a team of three accounting staff), as well as the production of accounts work themselves. The role includes engaging in financial analysis in such areas as historical financial information, assisting with forecasting, budgeting, cost reduction and sales / purchase ledger activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and supervise a team of 3 Financial Assistants, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and accuracy
* Prepare and deliver timely management accounts and key financial reports to the Managing Director
* Oversee the preparation of cash flow forecasting and assist with daily cash management
* Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring they are regularly updated
* Monitor and ensure accurate processing of sales and purchase ledgers, including reconciliation and resolution of any discrepancies
* Manage the credit control process to ensure timely collection of receivables
* Oversee the production of accurate bank reconciliations and general ledger accounts, with a view to ensuring variances are resolved and accurately reported
* Be involved with the accounts preparation of year-end accounts, for some of our larger clients and reviewing and overseeing the rest
* Provide additional support to the Managing Director and team as required
What you'll bring:
* ACCA or AAT qualified
* Ideally 5+ years of experience in an accountancy practice accounting role
* Proficiency in Xero accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* Strong leadership abilities, people skills, excellent attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality and empathy
* Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with all team members of the business
* Cultural awareness, discretion and sensitivity
* Excellent work ethic, with the desire to deliver
Benefits
* Quarterly profit share, typically adding around 10% to salary
* Twenty-five days holiday plus bank holidays
* On site parking at no cost
* A degree of flexibility on hours
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