Description:
The business wants to bring its management accounts in-house, so this role is all about taking charge of that process. They're looking for an experienced Accountant at the Finance Manager level who understands what good looks like, can improve and set up systems themselves, and can run the finance function independently.
The role:
- Completion of month-end accounts and review of all financial entities in the group (entities will be doubled in the next 12 months).
- Preparation of monthly financial reports for Board Executives.
- Business partnering with entity managers on individual entity performance versus budget assists with any cost improvement measures that could improve commercial performance.
- Contribute to shaping financial strategy as the company undertakes an ambitious expansion plan.
- Oversee the AP function from start to end, co-ordinating bi-monthly pay runs, ideally automating (where possible) the AP function while maintaining and implementing purchase controls.
- Maintain up to date balance sheet reconciliations, including prepayments, accruals, intercompany balances and fixed asset registers with depreciation schedules.
- Preparation of fully reconciled cashflow reports, with cashflow analysis and cashflow forecasts for the group company.
- Implement and maintain cost centre reporting for Marketing, HR and New Business Development departments.
- Responsible for the management of the outsourced payroll function.
- Oversee Year-end accounts audit as well as co-ordinating CT returns for all group companies.
The candidate
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or CIMA) with good industry experience.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work on their own and as part of a wider team.
- Proven knowledge of the preparation of financial accounts.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and industry legislation.
- Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint and SAP