The successful applicant will manage the Finance Department on a day to day basis, ensuring the efficient control of Company Finances and provision of management and statutory accounts. supporting the business with appropriate financial information/analysis. Main responsibilities * Providing executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy and financial strategising. * Collaborating with an executive team in establishing more effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of a company's ledger. * Overseeing all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures. *Summarising budget trends, analysing deficiencies and reporting variances to executives. * Providing external auditors with the necessary documentation and support. *Taking care of tax preparation duties or liaising with external tax accountants for tax preparation. * Own the ledgers and finance system - daily maintenance of the Finance system SAGE, covering all daily processes and controls. * Oversee the purchase ledger, sale ledger, payroll and banking functions of the Company. * Liaise with customers and suppliers as necessary. General responsibilities * Manage the day to day running of the finance team ensuring all tasks are performed in a timely manner and that the underlying ledgers are maintained. * Ensure accounts receivables and accounts payables and maintained up-to date. *Perform staff appraisals and on-going coaching/mentoring for all members of the Finance Department. * Set objectives for all members of the Finance Department which are consistent with the overall objectives of the Company. Monitor progress towards achieving these objectives/ * Ensure all staff are adequately trained to ensure all tasks within the finance team can be covered during any period of absence. * Prepare the monthly management accounts pack, together with variance analysis and commentary in accordance with the reporting timetable. * Prepare budgets and forecasts on a regular basis. * Provide a support service to all other departments to assist with financial decision making, ensuring that these are communicated in an understandable way. * Co-ordinate efficient and effective processing of sales and costs invoices in a timely manner. * Manage credit control and supplier payments within the Company's policies and cash flow forecasts. * Co-ordinate preparation and processing of payroll and related returns and payments. * Ensure company systems and controls are adequately maintained and implemented. * Act as "Super User" for the Company's financial IT systems. * Provide information for the Company's auditors. Job competencies * CCAB qualified with a high level of integrity and commitment to good governance. * Ability to work under pressure with a proactive approach and an inherent ability to achieve, * Good problem solving skills. * Excellent organisation skills. * Ability to communicate well. * Approachable and self-motivated. * Professional attitude. * IT literate including finance system Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Sage. * A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques. * A strong understanding of tax legislation. * Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports. * In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting.