FINANCE MANAGER

Armstrong Knight; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London seeks a Finance Professional responsible for managing monthly financial accounting, preparing reports, and leading audits. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with at least 3 years of finance experience. Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software is essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant, ACCA/ACA/CIMA or newly qualified.
• Minimum 3 years in a finance role.
• Financial Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for monthly financial accounting.
• Prepare month-end reports and management accounts.
• Lead year-end audit process.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Numerical

Adaptability

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

To ensure that the Finance tasks, detailed below, are completed to a high standard

To work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Director in establishing a best in class finance function

Key responsibilities:

Overall responsibility for monthly financial accounting

Preparing month end pack which includes:

• Management Accounts
• Board Report
• Analysis of business performance

Leading year end audit process

Regulatory reporting including PSD and MLAR returns

Production of daily bank covenant reporting

Managing day to day treasury operations

Preparation and submission of tax returns

Ad-hoc project work to support business strategy

Supervision of Accounts Assistant

Experience and qualifications:

An ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified accountant, or newly qualified.

Financial Services experience (particularly lending company experience) desirable

Minimum 3 years previous experience in a finance role

Proficiency in MS Excel

Knowledge of an accounting software package

Technically proficient

High attention to detail

Numerical

Adaptable (able to converse with different levels of the business)

Able to work in a fast-paced environment