FINANCE MANAGER Reports to: Financial Controller
JOB PURPOSE/PRIMARY OBJECTIVE - Accurate and timely reflection of the business activities according to the agreed accounting standards
- Identifying areas of strengths and improvement opportunities
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Preparation & completion of the accounting month end process with the output of management accounts & variance analysis.
- Prepare & process all month end journals, such as Prepayments/accruals/depreciation.
- Monthly reconciliation and closing of COS, absorption & post related entries.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations FA, Inventory & Intercompany.
- Maintain fixed asset register.
- Preparation of weekly 13-week cashflow forecast.
- Preparation of labour efficiency reporting.
- Preparation and execution of Qtly cost roll process (materials, labour & overheads).
- Preparation and submission of statutory returns (VAT).
- AX System maintenance WO close (daily), FX rates, period close.
- Year end audit assist in the preparation of year end audit file.
- Payroll Support the internal processing performed on Sage payroll
- Pensions Support to internal processing of pension administration
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE - Qualified or Part - Qualified (In final year of exams)
- 5+ years accounting experience preparation of a trail balance & management accounts
- Advanced Excel skills vlookups, iferror, graphs etc
- ERP System understanding Microsoft AX Dynamics used
DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE - 5+ years experience within an accountancy practice.
- 5+ years experience within a manufacturing company.
- Working with multi-currency transactions.
QUALIFICATIONS - Qualified or Part qualified (In final year of exams)
- IT skills
- Advanced excel skills
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES - Ability to work accurately to committed timelines
- High level of organisational and planning skills
- Problem solving and analytical capability
- Would suit someone previously within an accountancy practice looking to move into Industry.
Excellent salary and benefits package.
