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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