Finance Manager (16-Month Contract)**Location:** Hayes, Middlesex**Hours:** Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm per week (occasional travel may be required)Purpose of the Role:As Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing end-to-end finance operations, ensuring compliance with SOX controls, company policies, and UK GAAP. You will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, managing the audit process, and leading ad-hoc projects as needed.Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the finance team responsible for AP, AR, and Payroll to ensure effective finance operations.
* Manage both SOX and Statutory Audit processes with internal and external auditors.
* Prepare statutory accounts and monthly accounting entries.
* Produce month-end P&L statements and review results with the Financial Controller and MD.
* Analyse monthly and quarterly financial data and present findings to management.
* Prepare tax analysis for benefits in kind and corporation tax.
* Manage VAT and HMRC reporting.
* Oversee working capital management and produce cash flow forecasts.
* Lead the audit process of current systems and act as the first point of contact for external auditors.
* Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
Key Skills/Experience Required:
1. Strong technical accounting knowledge, capable ...