Job Summary:
Responsible for all aspects of the finance function, developing and maintaining financial controls and manage the reporting requirements and both management/statutory accounts. Development of the Finance Team and provide the detailed accounting information for the finance function. Additonally, enhance processes and internal finance systems.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Financial Management
* Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for management review
* Process payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance
* Staff management, development and mentoring of accounts receivable and payable functions
* Monitor cash flow and support short- and medium-term forecasting
* Budget preparation and variance analysis
* Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
Compliance & External Liaison
* Liaise with external accountants, auditors, HMRC, and advisers
* Year-end accounts preparation and statutory reporting
General
* Support SMT with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting
* Assist in improving financial systems, controls, and efficiency
* Maintain confidentiality of all financial and company information
Required Education, Training, Skills & Experience:
* Highly numerate, and CIMA /ACCA/ ACA qualified
* A proven track record of quickly adding value in a fast paced environment.
* Technically strong with a commercial mind-set
* Detailed knowledge of management and statutory accounting.
* Strong Excel skills being competent in the use of VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables
* Ability to understand and analysis complex information and present it simply and accurately
* An investigative mind, both on tasks at hand but also to question if there is a better way
* Attention to detail, ensuring accurately presented accounts and information
* Ability to progress a large number of activities concurrently
* Proven ability to work under pressure.
* Experience of developing processes and procedures
* Staff management experience.
* Flexible approach to work, as additional hours may be required