Finance Manager

OpenDigital Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Gym membership subsidy

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday

Job summary

OpenDigital Limited in North Cumbria is seeking a Finance Manager to lead management accounts, VAT returns, tax calculations, and annual audits while driving improvements across processes and platforms.

You will manage a team of 4, coordinate with external auditors, and enhance financial controls. The role suits a confident communicator with 5+ years in a similar position and qualifications such as CIMA/ACCA, plus ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar role and ideally CIMA/ACCA qualification.
• Able to communicate financial information across the business.
• Self-starter with proactive approach to process improvements.
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts for the Board with commentary and top line analysis.
• Complete VAT Returns, Corp tax calculations, reconciliations and HMRC processes.
• Drive continual improvement through regular review of processes and platforms.
• Liaise with external auditors and assist in the annual audit to produce statutory accounts.
• Manage, mentor, motivate and appraise a team of 4 staff.
• Oversee AP, AR, balance sheet reconciliations and cashflow activities.

Skills

Years of experience

Confident communicator

Self-starter

Strong IT skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a tenacious and drive Finance Manager who doesn't just enjoy "crunching the numbers" but likes to make a difference to a business. Based in North Cumbria the successful candidate can enjoy the benefits of working in a beautiful location.

My client lies within the FMCG Retail sector with a turnover c£7 million. Established just over 20 years ago they enjoy market share with an every growing portfolio of customers .The successful Finance Manager will report to an impressive Finance Director who has grown the business to where it is today.

As Finance Manager your day to day duties will include

• Preparation of management accounts for the Board with commentary and top line analysis
• Complete VAT Returns, Corp tax calculations, reconciliations and HMRC processes
• Drive continual improvement through regular review of process and development of existing and new platforms
• Liaise with external auditors and assist in the annual audit to produce statutory accounts and coordinate information requests
• Manage, mentor, motivate and appraise a team of 4 staff
• Oversee the management of AP, AR , Balance Sheet recs and Cashflow activities

The company pride themselves on their staff retention and employee well being is at the heart of their ethos.

The ideal candidate will be

• 5 Years (min) experience working in a similar role and ideally CIMA / ACCA Qual (QBE will be considered)
• A confident communicator who can communicate financial information across the wider business
• A "self starter"
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excels and knowledge of ERP systems

Benefits

• Salary up to £55k (plus annual bonus approx 10 %)
• 25 days holiday (rising 1 day per year max 30)
• Subsidised gym membership
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working after probation