The Group & UK Finance Manager is responsible for monthly UK and Group consolidated management accounts reporting, while ensuring that statutory accounts and the audit process are completed on time for all UK entities, including Group consolidation.
Responsibilities
Monthly UK & Group Consolidated Management Accounts Reporting
* Create Power BI reporting from Business Central for monthly management accounts.
* Produce Power BI reporting for monthly balance sheet and Group cashflow.
* UK balance sheet responsibility for capex, cash, and all accounts except Trade Debtors, Trade Creditors, Stock, Plant deposits, and utilities.
* Work with the Group Financial Controller to produce monthly Exec and Board Finance reporting.
Annual Statutory Accounts, Audit & Tax
* Agree the Annual Audit Timetable with the Group Financial Controller.
* Act as main point of contact for UK and Group auditors, ensuring data requests and queries are completed on time.
* Highlight issues arising from the audit and identify areas for improvement.
* Support statutory accounts preparation for all UK companies, including Group consolidation.
* Support tax preparation for all UK companies.
* Prepare and submit UK VAT returns and respond to HMRC queries.
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of accounting requirements and tax legislation.
Cash Management
* Produce the weekly Group cashflow file to calculate headroom and highlight risks.
* Create the UK weekly forecast and consolidate additional weekly forecasts.
* Produce monthly Group cashflow for month‑end reporting, comparing budget, forecast, and prior year.
* Create monthly cashflow for Group budgets and forecasts.
* Work with the Purchase Ledger Administrator on weekly supplier payment runs.
* Support the Purchase Ledger Administrator on supplier payment terms.
Other Responsibilities
* Business Central reporting using Power BI for month-end.
* Banking and accounting support for expansion initiatives in Morocco and South Africa.
* Provide support and direction to the Purchase Ledger Administrator.
* Handle ad hoc queries, including those from the bank and Board.
Qualifications
* Successful track record in a finance role.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Business Central or similar finance system.
Required Skills
* Collaborative working style.
* Excellent analytical skills with clear data presentation.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Skills
* Professional and confident communication style.
* Hands‑on approach to finance operations.
* Strong team orientation and corporate mentality.
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