Finance Manager

Job Overview:

I have been asked to assist my client with their current recruitment to find their next Finance Manager Finance Manager.

The company ae well established and looking to grow!

As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organisation and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This is a key leadership role that requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate financial information to stakeholders.

This role is a part time position – 16 hours / week. There is scope that as the business continues to grow, that the hours may increase over the next 6-12 months. 

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintenance of accurate and timely accounting records sufficient to comply with internal and external reporting purposes.
• Support the Finance Assistant with transactional duties including Sales and Purchase Ledger
• Managing cashflow and maintaining the invoice discounting facility.
• To oversee all day-to-day accounting activities including payroll.
• Oversight and responsibility for monthly reconciliation of key control accounts including all bank reconciliations.
• Responsible for monthly review of Aged Debtors and Creditors and to follow up outstanding balances as required.
• Responsibility for the control and operation of payment processes, including supplier BACS payments.
• To complete the timely and accurate completion of the staff monthly payroll, and Sole traders.
• Overseeing the financial administration of new starters, leavers along with monthly payroll contract changes.
• Oversight and maintenance of accurate monthly staffing records.
• To ensure all deadlines for PAYE, Automatic Pensions and MER are all met

Skills required:

• 2+ years experience of working in an office environment at a senior level with extensive financial knowledge.
• AAT level 4 or Similar highly desirable
• Knowledge of Xero and Quickbooks is highly desirable
• Knowledge and experience of payroll including AE Pensions, and PAYE.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills with an ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Competent and effective user of IT, including Excel and Word as well as the ability to learn IT software relatively quickly.
• Attention to detail and an analytical mind.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and external bodies at all levels.

Interviews will be taken at the office immediately, so please apply to be considered for the shortlist. An immediate start can be offered to the successful candidate.