Financial Director
Leicester - In House and possibly part hybrid
Salary £70-£80K + Company Car
Our client, a successful and expanding SME service sector group, turnover c £50 million, seeks a dynamic qualified accountant as Financial Director.
It operates mainly in the UK but also has a presence in Europe. Candidates should be hands-on accountants ( qualifed ACA, ACCA or CIMA or qualified by experience), who possess sound practical experience as well as good technical skills and who are able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for all accounting and financial matters including the financial reporting of the main company encompassing monthly management accounts, VAT returns, overseeing payroll, preparation of the Board Pack, cash flow forecasts, budgeting and liaison with the Bank and Auditors.
You will be expected to play a key role in reviewing cost centres, assessing branch profitability and preparing and reviewing KPI's. In addition, you will lead and motivate a busy accounts team, as well as undertake Company Secretarial matters. This is an ideal role for an ambitious accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or Qualified by experience), who wishes to combine a mixture of hands-on work as well as people management and reporting at Board level. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious person as the company has plans to double its turnover in the next few years. Good IT skills are essential as the company is planning to upgrade its' systems.
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