Deputy Manager/Manager - Accounts & Finance

A Group of Companies; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations, prepare financial reports, and manage a team. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with accounting standards and provide financial insights to senior management. Strong leadership and analytical skills are necessary for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute all core accounting operations on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.
• Supervise and manage the team members by delegating tasks and ensuring high performance.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, including balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards, company policies, and statutory regulations.
• Manage and reconcile financial transactions to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential risks.
• Develop and manage the company's budget and variance analysis report.
• Implement and enhance internal control systems to protect company assets.
• Oversee management of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Co-ordinate with Tax, VAT & external Audit teams.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor and manage the company's cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Provide reports and relevant data required by management.

Job description

• Oversee and execute all core accounting operations on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.
• Supervise and manage the team members by delegating tasks, providing direction, and ensuring high performance and accountability.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and product costing reports.
• Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards, company policies, and statutory regulations.
• Manage and reconcile financial transactions to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial records.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential risks or opportunities.
• Develop and manage the company's budget to anticipate future financial needs & related variance analysis report.\u00A0
• Implement, monitor, and enhance internal control systems to protect company assets and ensure financial discipline.
• Oversee management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related party transactions.
• Co-ordinate with Tax, VAT & external Audit team to conduct monthly & yearly returns.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support business strategy and decision-making.
• Monitor and manage the company's cash flow and working capital requirements to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.
• Provide various reports, Accounting information & relevant data as required by management on a regular or ad-hoc basis.