Finance Manager

James Newbury; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional finance company in the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead their finance team. The role is hybrid, requiring occasional travel to the Head Office in Bedfordshire. Candidates must be ACCA or CIMA qualified with over 4 years of managerial experience. The company offers competitive salary, pension, healthcare, generous holiday allowance, and more.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Hybrid working

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Parking

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience at Finance Manager level.
• Proven experience of completing month end close routine.
• Eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Month end close, balance sheet reconciliation.
• Cashflow forecasting and report preparation.
• Review and approve journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT return / Sales tax analysis.
• Implement financial policies and processes.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Finance Manager, who is ideally fully CIMA or ACCA qualified, to join and manage the finance team of the company. The role is hybrid but you will be expected to travel to the Head Office in Central Bedfordshire once or twice a week.

Salary: market competitive

Benefits: pension, healthcare, hybrid working, 33 days holiday inc Bank Holidays plus Christmas and NY off, parking, plus lots more!

Days/ Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Key Duties

• Month end close, balance sheet reconciliation
• Cashflow forecasting
• Intercompany review and reconciliation
• Year end audit
• Transactional processing analysis, support and review

Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities

• Production of monthly and quarterly cashflow forecast and any variance commentary.
• Review, approve and post revenue journals.
• Review and approve monthly depreciation, amortisation journals.
• Prepare monthly payroll journals and variance analysis.
• Calculate monthly revenue accruals and liaise with account managers to minimize unbilled revenue.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT return / Sales tax analysis. Reconciliations with general ledger, ensuring transactions processed are compliant with VAT / Sales tax rules.
• Provide timely guidance to code invoices and expenses prior to processing.
• Prepare information and schedules for company and group auditors.
• Implement financial policies and assist with continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Participating in projects to drive change and any ad hoc duties where required.

Essentials to Have and Be as a Finance Manager

A good analytical aptitude with great attention to detail, accurate, and target oriented to ensure deadlines. Ability to work independently and self motivated. Takes accountability for results and understands the impact of decisions. A supportive and motivational manager and team player that demonstrates approach-ability and listens well to others. Knowledge of billing and collections. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven experience of completing month end close routine. ACCA or CIMA qualified with proof. 4 yrs plus experience at Finance Manager level. Proven team leader experience. Eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis.

This is a credible and professional company with a great engaged team who are looking for a like-minded Finance Manager to join them, so if this is you, please send your CV to James Newbury Appointments for immediate review.

If you do not hear back within 3 working days, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion but thank you for your application and we wish you well in your search.