Finance Manager

Opportunity
A unique opportunity has arisen for a talented Finance Manager to join a well-established and market leading packaging business based in Stevenage, underpinned with a history of over 35 years never making a redundancy, alongside 34 years of community, charity, philanthropy works.
If you are looking for a company who recognises and treasures its people as individuals based on their contribution and results, offering you peace of mind with unmatched job security, this could be the opportunity for you.

Job Profile
The role will suit someone who enjoys friendly and professional work environment and someone who is able to manage multiple tasks at once, with a strong attention to detail, as well as an ability to react positively to deadlines and work well under pressure.

In return you will be joining a friendly, caring, conscientious and talented accounts team, with peace of mind of unmatched job security.

Primary responsibilities

Production of monthly management accounts for multiple group companies
Oversee the daily postings of all ledgers
Weekly cashflow forecasting
Production of annual statutory accounts and tax computations for multiple entities
Assistance with due diligence of potential acquisition opportunities
Willingness to travel to group company offices if required on a pre-planned basis
Responsibility for statutory filings of VAT returns and Plastic Packaging Tax returns
Production of ad-hoc management reports and quarterly financial board pack

Skill/Experience

AAT or ACCA qualified
Demonstrable and proven track record of sustained employment in a similar role
An exceptionally high degree of numeracy and attention to detail.
Experienced and confident using SAGE.
A good communicator, skilled at getting information from a range of sources and departments.
Excellent time management skills and strong analytical skills.
Outstanding understanding of GAAP rules and regulations.
Maintain and develop positive business relationships with both internal and external customers.

Hours:
Mon - Fri

Package/Benefits:

22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (Pro-rata)
Health club membership, private health care, life insurance.
Interest free loans to support with house purchases, holidays etc.
Unrivalled security of position - we have never made a redundancy in over 35 years!
Benefit from extraordinary learning experiences at our university breakfast meetings.
Free onsite parking.