Our clietn is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Manager to take on a hands-on role with accountability across several businesses, ensuring robust financial management and strategic analysis. This position is integral to driving financial performance and supporting the wider team.
Key Responsibilities *Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely management and financial reports, including variance analysis and actionable insights to improve performance.
*Transactional Oversight: Oversee income and expenditure recording, manage sales and purchase ledgers, and ensure smooth operation of financial processes.
*Budget Management: Collaborate with budget holders to monitor spending, manage POs, and provide ad-hoc analysis to support financial planning.
*Reconciliation: Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations; ensure accurate month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and deferred income.
*Payroll & Compliance: Process payroll, handle commissions and bonuses, and ensure compliance with tax and pension obligations.
*Intercompany & Cash Flow Management: Handle intercompany transfers, reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring, including forecasting.
*VAT & Year-End Support: Prepare and submit VAT returns and assist with year-end accounts and budgeting.
*Event Support: Manage on-site financial operations at events, including banking, floats, and payment systems.
*Team Leadership: Supervise a small finance team, ensuring efficiency and supporting development.
*System Management: Maintain and optimize company systems, including HR platforms.
Essential Criteria *AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical proficiency.
*Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
*Excellent communication and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
*Ability to meet deadlines and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.