Finance Manager

Essential Employment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Rugby seeks a Corporate Finance Manager to lead year-end reporting and external audit coordination. The role covers VAT, CIS returns, fixed asset oversight, and treasury management within a temporary full-time contract.

The successful candidate will drive statutory reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and support decision-making with expert financial analysis across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate finance management and statutory financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, HMRC requirements and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and production of the annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards and deadlines.
• Act as the principal contact for External Audit, coordinating responses and resolving audit queries.
• Manage and oversee all VAT matters, ensuring accurate submissions and compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Prepare and submit Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Returns where applicable.
• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting regulations.
• Oversee Accounts Payable functions and associated financial controls.
• Manage Treasury Management, banking arrangements, investments, borrowing, and cash management activities.
• Monitor and manage organisational Cash Flow requirements.
• Prepare and submit Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) returns.
• Complete and submit Delta Returns and any other required statutory reporting.
• Provide technical accounting advice to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support financial year-end processes and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and accounting standards.
• Attend meetings across the county and provide financial expertise to support strategic decision-making.
• Undertake any additional corporate finance activities required to ensure the effective operation of the finance function.

Job description

Corporate Finance Manager needed in Rugby Paying £358.73 per day ref 1730504

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

• Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the preparation and production of the annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards and deadlines.
  • Act as the principal contact for External Audit, coordinating responses and resolving audit queries.
  • Manage and oversee all VAT matters, ensuring accurate submissions and compliance with HMRC requirements.
  • Prepare and submit Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Returns where applicable.
  • Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting regulations.
  • Oversee Accounts Payable functions and associated financial controls.
  • Manage Treasury Management, banking arrangements, investments, borrowing, and cash management activities.
  • Monitor and manage organisational Cash Flow requirements.
  • Prepare and submit Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) returns.
  • Complete and submit Delta Returns and any other required statutory reporting.
  • Provide technical accounting advice to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Support financial year-end processes and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and accounting standards.
  • Attend meetings across the county and provide financial expertise to support strategic decision-making.
  • Undertake any additional corporate finance activities required to ensure the effective operation of the finance function.

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