This is an office based role so applicants who are not residing in the local area, or are relocating will not be considered.
Working alongside the CEO, the business are looking to add expertise in the finance department by hiring a NO.Bonus
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Your new role as Head of Finance:
1 in finance you shall manage the day to day finance operation. A pivotal role in the company’s growth this position will help shape the future of the business. Enhancing process and procedure to improve commercial information this role is hands on and will take the lead on month and year end activity as well as leading on strategy and improvements in other areas.
Financial Reporting and Audit Oversight
•Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly, management accounts as well as productionof annual financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) in compliance with UK GAAP.
•Oversee the end-of-year accounts and audit, resolving discrepancies remaining fist point of contact with the auditors
•Liaise with external auditors to meet audit deadlines.
•Ensure financial data remains accurate
Tax and Compliance
•Oversee PAYE and other tax obligations, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
•Complete mandatory ONS surveys within deadlines to avoid fines.
Payroll Management
•Oversee monthly payroll for the business across 2 sites in the UK, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK employment law.
•Address past payroll errors, such as unlawful deductions and payment disputes.
•Implement pre-approval processes for payroll adjustments, ensuring consultation with staff to avoid legal issues.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll, VAT returns, financial reporting, and ONS surveys, addressing the lack of SOPs.
•Review and improve data entry/validation processes to prevent errors.
•Implement weekly financial reviews to catch discrepancies early.
Prepare financial forecasts and budgets to support the growth strategy6. Lead and develop the central finance team.
•Provide financial insights to the CEO for strategic planning, including updates for Group on financial performance and cost-saving measures.
1 in finance. With strong technical skills and the ability to drive through strategic change, you will also have managed a small team and have the skills to enable business through performance monitoring. An influencer you shall have the skills and professional approach to drive financial accountability across a business to influence business results.
This role is being handled by Darren Cadman – Kenton Black Finance
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK