Description: Finance Manager - Cheltenham - Rapidly growing and fast-paced business
Job Description
Hays Senior Finance is delighted to be partnered with a fast-growth retail business in Gloucestershire in the recruitment of a Finance Manager, a newly created role to support the Head of Finance with the running of the finance function, ensuring that quality remains at the forefront in such a fast-paced environment.
The role
Reporting into the Head of Finance, this role will be responsible for the monthly preparation of management accounts across multiple entities, including commentary and variance analysis, in conjunction with the Management Accountants. You will also take ownership of a small team, ensuring workload is delivered to a high standard and supporting their development.
About you
This opportunity suits a commercially minded, qualified accountant with experience in retail (or similar), demonstrated team management and development skills, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
1. Full trial balance reporting and ownership
2. Preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities, including commentary and variance analysis
3. Monitoring and coordinating month-end (and year-end) activities per timetable
4. Ownership of all ledgers for accurate financial reporting
5. Preparation of accounts for review
6. Managing and developing a small team of management accountants
7. Preparation and review of all scheduled balance sheet reconciliations
8. Ensuring VAT reporting is accurate and submitted on time
9. Managing IOSS processes
10. Providing complete, accurate, and timely monthly management reports to the Head of Finance
11. Leading the closing schedule and task assignments, with a focus on continuous improvement
12. Supporting year-end processes and liaising with external auditors
13. Assisting the Head of Finance with ad hoc tasks and queries
What the client offers
* A salary of circa £60-65,000
* Hybrid working, 4 days onsite
* Free parking
* Modern office space
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday off
What you need to do now
If you're interested, click 'apply now' to send your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. If this role isn't a perfect fit, we can discuss other opportunities.
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