Reed Finance are currently assisting a long established client in the Horsham area in the recruitment of a Finance Manager to cover maternity. Reporting to the FD this role will be responsible for the preparation of monthly accounts.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Authorise payments, payroll, expenses, and approve credit facilities.
* Oversee credit control and debtor management.
* Lead month-end processes including sales reporting, stock valuations, payroll, all journals, and manage the Fixed Asset Register.
* Prepare and review monthly Trial Balance, including P&L reconciliations and Management Accounts.
* Manage VAT returns, PAYE/NI, pension contributions, and reporting.
* Support annual audit, preparation of draft financial statements, and budgets.
* Reconcile bank accounts (including Euro account) and manage foreign currency purchases.
* Provide ad hoc financial reporting and operational cover of the Accounts team as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
1. Proven experience in a similar role, either AAT qualified, actively studying ACCA, or qualified by experience.
2. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
3. Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads.
4. Capable of producing a set of accounts independently.
5. Effective at working both in a team and individually.