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Form of workThis is a great opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller / Finance Manager to join a fast paced but friendly law firm based in Reading on a 12 month FTC.
Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for the oversight of day to day financial operations of the accounting department including all reporting, financial administration and improving organizational processes and procedures across the board within the accounting function. To ensure all financial information is kept up-to-date for compliance with statutory and business requirements.
As a candidate you will also be responsible providing managerial support to the wider team , including: credit controllers, accounts payable clerks, cashiers, accounts assistants and the assistant management accountant.
As an organisation they are currently operating on a hybrid model, therefore the successful candidate will need to be able to commit to attending the offices approx. 2 days a week.
Experience/ Attributes required
Essential Skills
3 years of experience working in a similar role
NVQ level 3 or above in accounting, or equivalent professional qualification such as AAT/ ACCA or CIMA
Strong Microsoft office skills, particularly Excel (formulae, pivot tables, etc.)
Experience with integrated ERP systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present ideas in a clear, meaningful, appropriate and timely manner in both written and verbal formats.
Pro-active, self-assured, positive drive and self-motivated
The ability to build strong working relationships across and array of stakeholders across the business.
Have a desire to lead others toward achieving business goals. Being a flexible leader assisting with building the organizations future capabilities. Inspire others by communicating an energizing and compelling vision and stimulating others to higher performance by investing time and energy in developing others.
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of VAT regulations for the relevant industry
Knowledge SRA rules
Managerial experience
Work type:
Supervise, coach, appraise and develop all direct and indirect reports in the finance team
Reconciling all balance sheet accounts and creating month end timetable and back up specs
Running the monthly management accounts, reporting on the P&L
Carrying out VAT returns
Creating operational reporting/ assisting with the setup of PowerBi reporting
Support for the team during ERP upgrade and assist assistant FM in driving UAT
Critically review team processes and suggest improvements
Salary is dependent on experience but will be in the region of £60,000 - £75,000 + excellent benefits.
