Finance manager/bookkeeper position in a global manufacturer of specialist electronic components and systems for the Access Control security sector. With over thirty years of experience, they are a leading supplier in the United Kingdom and the continued goal is to be the industry's first choice.
The role involves running the sales and purchase ledgers, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and bank reconciliations using Sage. The right candidate will be proactive and work closely with other members of the team and external accountants to ensure that accurate and timely financial information is recorded and reported.
You would be expected to develop an understanding of the business and its other international organisations and be capable of providing detailed financial information for presentation the General Manager and shareholders. You will be confident, can prioritise a busy workload, project a professional image and have excellent numeracy and bookkeeping skills.
Finance Manager / Bookkeeeper Position Overview
Producing and maintaining financial and monthly management accounts
Complete the month end process, to include profit and loss account, balance sheet, cash flow
statements, capital expenditure, variance reporting, dashboards and KPIS, etc.
Ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and statutory and regulatory requirements
Ensure all internal controls, policies and procedures are up to date and in accordance with
accounting standards and best practice
Authorising transactions within delegated limits of authority
Cash management including accurate cash reporting, cash forecasting & banking money
Assisting General Manager with annual company budgets
Overall responsibility for credit control to ensure customers payment are received on time
Prepare annual, monthly & quarterly Company regulatory requirements including VAT returns, FCA, P11Ds & national statistics
Prepare wage calculations for payroll
Producing year end statutory accounts for auditors including liaison with external auditors and providing responses to audit queries
Process cost of sales purchase through a purchase order driven administration system
Pay suppliers promptly and in accordance with their terms
Ensure all expenses are authorised at GM level before processing
Any other ad-hoc tasks relating to the financial aspects of CDVI and related companies
Finance Manager / Bookkeeeper Position Requirements
Ability to hit the road running at pace.
Self-motivated
Strong team player
Strong knowledge of ERP systems is useful
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential
Experience of working with Sage50 is essential
Excellent numeracy and bookkeeping skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and ability to close out tasks
Good organisational skills with experience of working in a small team demonstrating willingness to support colleagues and contribute to wider team activities
Well-presented and professional approach
Education to A level or University Degree
Accounting or Bookkeeping qualification (or similar) essential
Finance Manager / Bookkeeeper Position Remuneration
Salary dependent on experience ranging from £28k-41k
Subsidised private healthcare
Cash plan for health
Pension
22 days annual leave
Company bonus
Supported training
Death in service
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