Finance Manager

Our client is a well established and successful manufacturing business with a small and friendly team. As a finance manager you will be responsible for overseeing the finance department ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day tasks. You will also need to ensure all group finance requests/reports are completed in line with guidance.

Skills Required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent IT skills (SAP experience desirable)
• Hold relevant accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant technical knowledge and experience in accountancy.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience of managing other people.

Key Duties:

• Preparation of monthly reports to group and local management.
• Reconciliation of various accounts (inventory, fixed assets etc.)
• Other monthly and quarterly finance reports (Balance sheet, Cash reports, KPI figures)
• Preparation of annual and semi-annual P&L report packages
• Cashflow monitoring and forecasting.
• VAT reports
• Preparation of budgets
• Preparation of statutory accounts
• Liaising with external auditors
• Back-up on payroll and accounts payable
• Approval of rebate credit notes.
• Take part in the appropriate training required to carry out the duties of the post and to enhance personal development.
• Take responsibility for your own Health and Safety always ensuring that you comply with company policies and procedures.
• Any other relevant task that is required
• Ensure reports as stipulated by group finance are submitted in-line with Reporting target dates.
• Ensure VAT Returns are submitted in line with HMRC deadlines.
• Ensure that information is provided to the external auditors in line with agreed deadlines.

Full or part time will be considered, from 3-5 days.