The UK Finance Manager role is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on experienced Accountant/Finance Manager eager to step-up into a new position or continue their finance career. This role will oversee all UK finance operations & projects, reporting to the UK Managing Director and supporting the Global Finance Lead.
Client Details
This international SME Tech & Consulting Firm have grown exponentially over the last 20 years and as a result are looking to replace their Finance Manager, who has been promoted.
Description
Financial Management:
Oversee financial accounting and reporting, providing financial insights to support on strategic decision making
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting
Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, depreciation and amortisation,
Prepare annual accounts and liaise with external accountants, leading budgeting and year-end close
Intercompany:
Handle intercompany recharges and reconciliations, manage intercompany payables and receivables
Banking & Cash:
Process bank payments (vendors, intercompany, salaries, expenses), match cash receipts and payments, reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly, manage company card transactions
Accounts Payable:
Process purchase invoices, credit notes, and employee expenses, manage approval workflows and payment runs (weekly/fortnightly/monthly)
Accounts Receivable:
Issue sales invoices and credit notes, send statements and reminders bi-monthly, perform credit control and escalate overdue debts
Tax:
Prepare and submit VAT, fringe benefit, and corporation tax returns, handle other tax filings as required
Payroll:
Coordinate with payroll bureau, prepare and post payroll journals, process employee payments and intercompany recharges, manage leave accruals and annual allowances, maintain employee records
Additional / ad hoc:
Process improvement, system migration/implementation and transformation projects
Support contract negotiations and manage migrant sponsorship compliance (if/when required)Profile
Finalist or qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA (or equivalent)
Strong, relevant, senior finance and accounting industry experience
Experience in an SME business, ideally within business/professional services or the technology sector
Proficient in financial software and Excel; Salesforce/FinancialForce experience is a plus
Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Confident working independently and owning the UK finance function
Committed to maintaining compliance with industry regulationsJob Offer
£60,000 - £75,000 salary (experience based)
Permanent position
Hybrid working, 1 day per week in office
City of London office
Opportunity to join an international, growing business offering career development and steady progression
A collaborative and supportive company culture