Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A reputable finance firm in Houghton Regis is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance team. The ideal candidate will have a CIMA or ACCA qualification, over 4 years of experience in finance management, and exceptional analytical skills. Responsibilities include overseeing month end close processes and ensuring compliance with VAT regulations. This hybrid role requires some travel to the head office. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Parking

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience at Finance Manager level.
• Experience with month end close procedures.
• Proof of CIMA or ACCA qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage month end close and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Conduct cashflow forecasting and intercompany reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and Sales tax rules.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team leadership

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualification

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 and Benefits

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 motivate

Takes Accountability for results and understand 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 truly a very 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.