KCR Solutions are delighted to be working for an excellent client in Cramlington in their recruitment of a Finance Manager who will take full responsibility for the finance function. Your duties will be as follows: Preparation of monthly management accounts Production of the monthly MI pack with clear commentary Maintenance and improvement of financial controls and processes Oversight of the part-time Accounts Assistant (PL, SL and cashbook) Preparation of the annual budget, periodic reforecasts and cashflow analysis and forecasts. Management of Payroll, VAT and tax submissions Liaison with external accountants for the preparation of Statutory Accounts Continual review and improvement of processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy Supporting the business with cost saving activities Liaising with the management team on all financial matters Supporting the wider business with financial insight and ad-hoc analysis Operating as the “go-to” finance professional across a busy manufacturing site You will be a QBE or part-qualified accountant with solid SME experience and be happy taking ownership of all finance activities in a small team environment. Manufacturing experience would be beneficial, although not essential.