Accounts Manager

Royal Eco-Land Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will lead a team of finance professionals, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and managing cash flow effectively. This role requires strong financial analysis skills and the ability to communicate insights to senior management to support strategic decisions. The position offers opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Proven track record in financial reporting and budgeting.
• Familiarity with accounting standards and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage financial plans and budgets.
• Prepare and present accurate financial reports.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions.
• Monitor and manage the company’s cash flow.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Tax compliance

Risk management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Responsibilities & Context:

• Context: Reports include income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, which help evaluate the company`s financial health and inform strategic decisions.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Responsibility: Developing and managing the organization`s financial plans, budgets, and forecasts. Analyzing financial performance and comparing it with business goals.
• Context: Ensuring that the company is on track to meet its financial targets, and identifying areas where improvements can be made.

Financial Reporting

• Responsibility: Preparing and presenting accurate financial reports to stakeholders (senior management, board of directors, external auditors, etc.)

Budgeting

• Responsibility: Creating and managing budgets, including departmental budgets and capital expenditure. Regularly reviewing actual performance against the budget and investigating variances.
• Context: Ensuring that all departments adhere to financial limits and that spending is controlled.

Accounts Management

• Responsibility: Overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance.
• Context: Ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Cash Flow Management

• Responsibility: Monitoring and managing the company’s cash flow to ensure liquidity. This involves tracking cash inflows and outflows, ensuring that there’s always enough cash to cover operational needs.
• Context: Maintaining financial stability and preventing cash shortfalls, which can disrupt business operations.

Tax Management and Compliance

• Responsibility: Ensuring the company adheres to tax laws and regulations. This includes preparing and filing tax returns, managing tax audits, and staying updated on tax law changes.
• Context: Mitigating the risk of penalties or legal issues related to tax compliance.

Risk Management

• Responsibility: Identifying financial risks and working on strategies to mitigate them. This could involve assessing credit risk, investment risk, or operational risk.
• Context: Protecting the company’s financial position from unforeseen events or market fluctuations.

Internal Controls and Auditing

• Responsibility: Implementing and monitoring internal controls to prevent fraud, financial mismanagement, and errors. Preparing for and facilitating internal or external audits.
• Context: Ensuring financial processes are secure, compliant, and transparent.

Team Leadership and Staff Management

• Responsibility: Leading a team of accountants and finance professionals. Providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations.
• Context: Ensuring that the team is aligned with the company’s financial goals and is working efficiently.

Financial Strategy and Decision Support

• Responsibility: Providing financial insights to senior management to support business decisions, such as investments, cost‑cutting measures, and strategic initiatives.
• Context: Helping the company make informed decisions by providing financial analysis and advice.

Stakeholder Management

• Responsibility: Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders like auditors, regulatory bodies, investors, and financial institutions.
• Context: Ensuring that stakeholders receive the necessary financial information and maintaining good relationships with external partners.

Financial Systems Management

• Responsibility: Overseeing the use of financial software and systems, ensuring data integrity, and leveraging technology to improve financial processes.
• Context: Streamlining financial operations, reducing manual errors, and increasing overall efficiency through automation and system optimization.