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Overseeing statutory reporting, management accounts, tax, payroll, and transactions. Responsible for maintaining financial processes, controls, and safeguarding the company's assets.
Client Details
A brand new business that is setting up its finance function in Wolverhampton. Led by a highly talented and innovative board, this is an exciting time to partner with this company; setting the foundations for it's future success.
Description
- Lead and manage the accounting, transaction, and payroll teams (approximately 10 people)
- Take overall responsibility for the accuracy, consistency, and timely submission of month-end management accounts.
- Own and review balance sheet reconciliations, identifying risks and opportunities and making recommendations.
- Drive the development and enhancement of processes, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place across end-to-end finance operations and the month-end close process.
- Support the team in collaborating with key stakeholders, including site general managers, ensuring that monthly results are communicated clearly and understood by all parties, including input for variance analysis.
- Work closely with the Group Head of FP&A to analyze budget variances and provide support on commercial projects and business analysis.
- Prepare statutory accounts and assist in reporting to lenders/shareholders.
- Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, corporation tax, and PAYE returns.
- Manage end-to-end transaction processes, including debtors, creditors, and banking.
- Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing the audit process to ensure completion within the required deadlines.
- Supervise the payroll team to ensure proper segregation of duties, compliance with legislation, and adherence to HMRC processes.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and best practices.
- Contribute to the implementation of a new ERP system and reporting framework.
- Provide support for ad-hoc projects or activities as needed.
Profile
- Strong leadership and people management skills to motivate, coach, and drive performance across various levels in the team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to convey financial information effectively to diverse stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
- A mindset of ownership and continuous improvement.
- Strong attention to detail with a quick grasp of data definitions and sources.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple requests simultaneously.
- Qualified Accountant
Job Offer
Good day rate, interesting contract working with exceptionally talented people.
