Finance Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chocolate manufacturer in Kidlington is seeking a Finance Manager to join their commercial team. This role offers hybrid working with a salary of up to £35,000, alongside a bonus potential. Responsibilities include managing accounts, payroll processing, and supporting audits. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance or be AAT qualified, with proficiency in SAGE and Excel.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Annual salary up to £35,000

Bonus potential up to 5%

Company pension contributions

25 paid holidays

Company equipment

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to organise and manage multiple tasks.
• A diligent approach with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable & receivable.
• Conduct credit control.
• Process payroll and manage bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of financial regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with SAGE financial software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance

AAT Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAGE

Job description

Your new company

Guylian UK Ltd is an affiliate of Guylian Belgian Chocolates, known for our iconic Original Chocolate Seashells and strong CSR credentials, including the use of 100% Fairtrade cacao and fully recyclable packaging. Here in the UK, Guylian is THE reference Brand for Premium Quality Belgian chocolates with consumers. With market wide distribution, sales have grown steadily ahead of the category over the last few years as the Brand becomes increasingly popular.
Your new role

A vacancy has now arisen for the position of Finance Manager. Reporting directly into the Managing Director, the individual will be a key member of the small commercial team.This is an exciting opportunity to work with a great Brand in a small, friendly, experienced and cohesive team. The role combines bookkeeping with elements of accounts management. You will have real hands-on responsibility for the following key outputs.

• Managing accounts payable & receivable
• Credit control
• Managing in year accruals on trade investment
• Processing Payroll (Salaries, Pensions, NI contributions, expenses payments)
• Managing bank payments and reconciliations
• Completion of journals/ledgers
• Production of Monthly Trial Balance & Income Statement reports and Quarterly IFRS reports.
• Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records in compliance with financial regulations.
• Supporting the year-end audit process

What you'll need to succeed

• Ability to organise and manage multiple tasks.
• A diligent approach to your work and strong attention to detail to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles and best practise.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Finance or AAT Qualified.
• Proficient in Microsoft offices, especially Excel
• Experience with SAGE financial software system.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working available: 3 days per week office-based and 2 days per week from home
• Annual Salary Offering up to £35,000
• Bonus potential up to 5% of your annual salary based on personal objectives.
• Company pension contributions based on 7% of your annual salary.
• 25 x Paid Holidays (this cannot be taken during the first week of each month as month-end reports will need producing then)
• Company equipment includes laptop & mobile phone.
• Life Insurance based on 4 x Annual Salary
• Health Insurance

What you need to do now
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