Company Background:
We are recruiting for a people-based service business operating in a fast-moving and highly competitive sector. They operate throughout the UK with their HQ based in Derbyshire. They are expanding turnover and profit due to their customer centric based approach and top-quality people. They are a people-based business, so teamwork and collaboration are key personality traits that they look for when recruiting new team members.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Qualified Finance Manager with a proven track record who will provide the necessary financial reporting, compliance and support whilst making improvements to financial procedures and controls. This role will ensure timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, as well as taking ownership of VAT, Audit, and taxation matters. The role will also oversee delivery of month end accounts, forecasts, and budgets for designated parts of the business and play a key role in the management and development of junior members of the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of annual statutory accounts and managing the year end audit process with the external accountants and co-ordinating the internal workload accordingly
- Lead the month-end close process for agreed areas of responsibility, supported by the finance team, in accordance with agreed timetables
- Ensuring each business within the Group meets all its statutory and financial compliance obligations
- Monthly management accounts preparation including variance analysis
- Preparation and management of budgets and forecasts
- Managing cash flow with responsibility for credit control and working capital management
- Management of banking and funding arrangements
- Management, training and supervision of a small and highly professional finance team
- Maintain and improve financial policies and procedures for all group companies
Candidate Profile:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Strong technical financial accounting knowledge
- Relevant experience within a similar role
- Good communication and team management skills
- The ability to work efficiently whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to manage your workload working within a fast-paced growing business
Salary & Benefits:
- £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
- This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days a week in the office
- Standard working hours are 9:00am - 5:30pm with an hour break
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person