Finance Manager

Handpicked Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Finance Manager to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves managing statutory accounting processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP, and leading improvements in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage confidential information effectively. You will play a key role in supporting the transformation of accounting practices while working closely with internal and external stakeholders. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 1+ year experience in financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory accounting process and ensure timely submissions.
• Lead improvements in monthly and quarterly accounting practices.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Stakeholder Management

VAT Management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Title: Finance Manager

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + bonus & wider benefits

Location: London, hybrid working offered

Our client, a multinational Shipping group headquartered in London with operations across the world, are currently seeking a technically adept Finance Manager to join their finance team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the statutory accounting process, ensuring all entities accounts are submitted on time to Companies House. Responsibility for compliance to accounting standards (IFRS and UK GAAP).
• Main point of contact for both internal and external auditors, ensuring any issues are resolved.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting process, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
• Manage the VAT and Duty figures to be provided to external advisors to complete HMRC return.
• Review existing accounting practices and lead improvements in the monthly and quarterly processes.
• Oversight of Credit function and process ensuring sound risk management of accounts overdue, credit insurance.
• Support development transformation from an accounting and financial reporting during planning and implementation.
• Support corporation and deferred tax calculation and coordinate with the wider UK tax specialists to ensure full compliance with applicable legislation and group strategy.
• Lead the adoption of new standards and monitor correct implementation. Management Information responsibilities

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) qualified, with at least 1 year prior experience in a financial reporting role
• Prior external audit experience is highly desirable
• Ability to provide effective leadership and direction
• Capacity to professionally manage confidential information
• Strong knowledge of MS Dynamics 365 is desirable
• The ability to support and influence senior stakeholders