Finance Manager

Bowen Eldridge Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cardiff-based recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager responsible for all aspects of finance for a business unit. This hands-on role requires preparation of management accounts, project cost reporting, and teamwork with external accountants. Candidates should be confident communicators, proficient in Excel, and experience with accounting software such as Xero is preferred. The position is office-based every day.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator, able to work with varying seniority.
• Hands-on approach to various job aspects.
• Experience with accounting software, ideally Xero.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts including P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Produce project cost reports.
• Collaborate with external accountants for yearend statements.
• Complete VAT returns accurately.
• Forecast cashflow.
• Manage Sales and Purchase Ledger duties.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.

Skills

Management Accounts preparation

Project cost reporting

VAT Returns

Cashflow forecasting

Excel proficiency

Accounting software (ideally Xero)

Job description

Overview

An independent group of companies in Cardiff are now recruiting for a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role is responsible for all aspects of the finance function of business unit, from processing invoices to management accounts preparation and yearend.

Working in a project led environment, applicants will be versatile in their approach and be able to roll their sleeves up as well as provide strategic advice.

Responsibilities

• Management Accounts preparation including P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Producing project cost reports, materials, labour, etc.
• Working with external accountants on yearend statements and financial reports.
• Complete VAT Returns, ensuring codes are submitted correctly.
• Cashflow forecasting.
• Responsible for all Sales and Purchase Ledger duties including query resolution, credit control, payment allocation etc.
• Bank Reconciliations.

Person specification

• Confident communicator, able to work with people of varying seniority and build good relationships with external customers/suppliers.
• Happy to get involved with all aspects of the job.
• Confident using Excel and experience of working with an Accounting software, ideally Xero.

An opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager/Company Accountant to join a growing business in an influential role.

This is a hands-on role so it is onsite everyday.

If this role is not quite right for you but you know someone suitable, be sure to use our £500Candidate Referral Scheme.

Bowen Eldridge is acting as aFinance Recruitment Agency.

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