Finance Team Leader

Reed Accountancy and Finance is very pleased to be working exclusively with an established and successful manufacturing business based in King’s Lynn who are looking to appoint a Finance Team Leader to manage a team of two and work closely with the Head of Finance. 

This role will manage and contribute to the day-to-day financial transactions and accounting operations of the finance office and the successful candidate will lead and mentor the team towards personal and team success.

Responsibilities:

• Weekly cashflow forecasts and maintaining banking records
• Process monthly accruals, prepayments and similar accounting entries
• Preparation and review of the VAT Returns / EC Sales Reports, for both UK and overseas
• Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts
• Assisting to produce year end statutory accounts
• Maintenance and valuation of stock
• Process and review payments and receipts
• Process and review purchase / sales invoices
• Maintain debtors including credit limits, credit insurance and buyer reviews  
• Process and review cost analysis reports
• Liaise with Auditors at year end

Essential knowledge, skills and experiences required:

• Experience in producing statutory accounts
• Experience working in an annual financial audit
• Strong teamwork skills
• Communicate at all levels of the organisation
• Prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Manage workloads of their own and their team
• Manage multiple projects
• Advanced Microsoft skills including excel and word
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly organised, trustworthy and responsible
• Methodical worker
• Self-motivated, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable knowledge, skills and experiences required:

• Fully / Part Qualified accountant with one of the main accountancy bodies in UK or qualified by experience
• Experience using SAP
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this Finance Team Leader role, please apply online with a copy of your CV attached.  For more information about the role, company and benefits available, please call the Reed Norwich office and ask to speak with Eleanor.