Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Finance Manager for a busy well-established Freight company based in the Hayes, Middlesex area. Job Description:- Privately-owned specialist in Logistics and freight forwarding, excelling in worldwide, time-critical logistics solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring sound financial management and strategic planning. This position requires strong managerial abilities and a deep understanding of financial accounting principles to drive the company’s financial success. Responsibilities:- - Action day-to-day transactions including bank account and company credit/debit card reconciliations, the processing of staff expenses, verifying balances and rectifying discrepancies across the Company's multi-company profile. - Oversee all aspects of financial accounting, including accounts payable as first line approval for supplier payments, ensuring that the payment schedule is robust, efficient, and free from errors. - Collecting outstanding payments from Customers, performing contras, and establishing policies and cost control measures to ensure timely payment. - Develop and maintain an effective control environment to limit any risks and exposure. - Measure company financial performance against business plans, including P&L and various assets. - Maintain the fixed asset register. - Balance sheet preparation, journal entries, analyse accounts and support the month end processes ensuring management accounts can be produced on time. - Assist colleagues with complex billing when required. - Work closely with Senior Managers to manage our invoice query process and prompt sales billing. - Lead and mentor the Finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. - - Attend weekly UK and USA Operations teams meetings building strong relationships with colleagues. - Produce a weekly accrued list from system to support management accounts. - Send weekly unbilled reports to the UK and USA Operations teams and chase for resolutions. - Collaborate on projects with Senior Managers across the business. - Perform monthly Payroll submission and reconciliation. - Prepare and provide data to external auditors for the annual audit. - Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards while implementing best practices in financial management. - Provide meaningful and insightful reporting for management review. Essential skills, qualifications, and experience:- * Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role. * Experience working with multiple currencies. * Experience managing a small team. * Experience of using freight software. * Xero experience. * Advance MS Excel skills. * Excellent accuracy and attention to detail. * Ability to work under pressure with competing deadlines. * Strong time management skills. * Experience working with highly confidential information that cannot be disclosed. Person Specification:- * Demonstrable honesty and integrity. * Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. * Process and results driven attitude. * Flexible in work approach. * Self-motivated and professional. * Positive attitude with the ability to assess any issues and come up with solutions. * Excellent communication skills. * Team player. Working hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry