Accounts & Financial Manager

Unique Color Chemicals; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company located in the United Kingdom is seeking a finance manager responsible for managing full sets of accounts, ensuring VAT and tax compliance, and preparing financial reports. The role entails supervision of the finance team, overseeing Letter of Credit processes, and liaising with external parties. The ideal candidate must provide support for strategic financial planning and decision-making, ensuring the organization's financial integrity and compliance with local standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage full sets of accounts including accounts payable and receivable.
• Handle VAT & TAX compliance and return preparation as needed.
• Prepare and submit financial reports in compliance with standards.
• Oversee International and Local Letter of Credit processes.
• Ensure timely payment of corporate taxes and other obligations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and banks as required.
• Develop internal control systems to safeguard assets.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning.
• Supervise the finance team for daily operations.
• Support management in strategic financial planning.

Job description

• Manage full sets of accounts including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliation.
• Handle VAT & TAX compliance, return preparation and submission (Online & Offline) as per NBR regulations.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with local accounting standards.
• Oversee and manage International and Local Letter of Credit (LC) processes including document preparation, bank communication, and import/export coordination.
• Ensure proper documentation and timely payment of corporate taxes, AIT, VDS, TDS, and other statutory obligations.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and government agencies as needed.
• Develop and implement internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning.
• Supervise the finance team and ensure smooth day-to-day accounting operations.
• Support top management in strategic financial planning and decision-making.