Finance Manager

Michael Page; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager in Birmingham. This role involves managing the accounting team, ensuring compliance with FRS101 and IFRS, and providing financial insights to improve cash flow management. The ideal candidate will have a chartered accountancy qualification and strong knowledge of UK VAT rules. The company offers competitive salary packages and opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and excellent package

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative work culture

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• At least 4 years post-qualified experience in finance.
• Excellent knowledge of FRS101 and IFRS.
• Sound understanding of UK VAT rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage period-end close activities.
• Ensure timely completion of financial reporting.
• Responsible for all Accounts Payable matters.

Skills

Excellent coaching skills

Problem solving

Team building

Communication skills

Planning and decision making

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Chartered or Certified Accountancy Qualification: CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

This role requires a driven, ambitious and enthusiastic Finance Manager to develop best-in-class practices and policies governing accounting and tax matters. The role is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate closing of the books, Free-cashflow management and day-to-day compliance of all accounting and tax matters.

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Client Details

Our client is a global business, they are known for providing premium, innovative products and maintaining a strong market presence, offering a professional environment conducive to growth.

Description

• Responsible for period-end close activities and accounting under FRS101 and IFRS
• Manage the accounting team to ensure book-keeping journals are appropriately reviewed and posted within the month-end closing timetable
• Ensure completion and submission of required financial information for Group reporting purposes under IFRS.
• Provide appropriate reviews of the prepared accounting schedules and supporting documentation used for month-end processing
• Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are prepared and reviewed timely.
• Evaluate, develop, improve, and maintain appropriate control framework for accurate financial reporting.
• Evaluate, develop, improve, and maintain procedures for increasing efficiency with a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts under FRS101.
• External and Internal Audit management.
• Responsible for the transactional accounting/finance activities
• Responsible for forecasting, monitoring, and managing the company's free-cash-flow position.
• Responsible for all Accounts Payable matters
• Payroll management
• Oversee the team's collation and preparation of (liaising with professional advisers where necessary) applicable tax returns and filings ready for review and approval

Profile

• Proven academics: Degree qualified or equivalent
• Chartered or Certified Accountancy Qualification: CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• At least 4 years post-qualified experience
• Excellent up-to-date knowledge and understanding of FRS101 and IFRS
• Sound understanding of best-in-class financial control environment requirements
• Excellent knowledge of UK VAT rules and filing requirements
• Excellent coaching, communication and staff engagement skills
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Proven track record of managing and delivering performance excellence
• Proficient in all MS Office applications.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary and excellent package
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Hybrid working.