Financial Control & Reporting
* Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow
* Prepare budgets and forecasts in conjunction with senior management
* Provide variance analysis and commercial insight
* Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants/auditors
Transactional Finance (Hands-On)
* Oversee and process purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
* Manage bank reconciliations and posting of journals
* Manage VAT returns and compliance
* Ensure timely invoicing and robust debtor management
Cashflow
* Monitor and manage daily cash position
* Prepare rolling cashflow forecasts
* Manage banking relationships and invoice financing facilities
Systems & Processes
* Maintain and develop accounting systems and controls
* Identify and implement process improvements
* Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Business Partnering
* Support MD and senior team with financial insight
* Provide ad-hoc financial analysis
* Assist with pricing, costing and profitability analysis
Person Specification
Essential
* Proven experience in an all-round accounts role within an SME environment
* Strong working knowledge of management accounts and financial reporting
* Experience preparing VAT returns and dealing with HMRC
* Confident using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar)
* Advanced Excel skills
* Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
Desirable
* AAT qualified / Part-qualified / Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Experience in a growing or owner-managed business
Personal Attributes
* Hands-on and proactive
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Commercially minded
* Confident communicator
* Comfortable operating in a small team environment