Finance Manager - Immediate start Job Title: Finance Manager Salary: Circa £50,000 Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday, Office-based Our client within the construction industry are seeking a full-time Finance/Account Manager to work within their busy accounts team based in Watford. Key Responsibilities: Monthly Accounts Creation: Prepare monthly accounts for the allocated region, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and KPIs. Ledger Management: Oversee sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers, and perform accounts reconciliation. Month-End Processing: Handle month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments. Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed and address any issues. Discrepancy Analysis: Analyse and report discrepancies, ensuring 100% accuracy for board presentations. Budgeting: Prepare and reforecast budgets. Compliance: Ensure financial compliance with HMRC and other regulatory bodies. Audit Preparation: Assist in preparing for annual external audits and liaise with auditors. Cost-Saving Initiatives: Contribute to cost-saving and shared service initiatives. Asset and Liability Monitoring: Monitor key assets and liabilities to drive balance sheet and business improvements. Reporting: Provide monthly reports to the Head of Finance and MD, suggesting improvements on budget deviations. Team Coordination: Work closely with and coordinate the accounts teams for accurate and coherent performance reporting. Cash Flow Management: Manage daily cash flow and inter-account transfers. Ad-Hoc Reporting: Handle ad-hoc reporting both internally and externally. Personal Attributes: Effective Communicator: Strong communication skills with experience in Management and Financial Accounting. Proactive Leader: Lead by example and support the accounting team as needed. Development-Oriented: Opportunity for growth and development in a varied role. Tech-Savvy: Proficient in MS Office applications; knowledge of SAP is an advantage. Relevant Experience: Essential experience in a similar environment. Benefits: Staff Discount Free On-Site Parking 23 Days Annual Leave 8 Bank Holidays If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4665839