Finance Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension enrollment

Regular company events

Excellent working culture

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced Financial Controller/Manager in Wood Green, North London to lead the finance function for a manufacturing business. The role requires strong UK accounting experience, UK VAT, payroll and ledger control, with responsibilities including monthly closing, budgeting and process improvements.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. They offer 25 days holiday, pension and on-site parking, with a supportive, progressive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' accounting experience in the UK
• Experience in manufacturing or similar industries preferred
• AAT qualification or equivalent
• Live within a commutable distance to North London

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts (including US bank where applicable)
• Maintain UK sales ledger and UK invoicing
• Maintain US sales ledger with US agent information and FX for UK reporting
• Maintain purchase ledger including PO raising and supplier payments
• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns
• Process monthly payroll journals and reconcile payroll records
• Organise annual stock takes and year-end valuation
• Set annual budgets and forecasts with monthly variance analysis
• Assist directors with process improvements and financial controls
• Provide information to external accountants for annual accounts preparation

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

UK accounting experience

Education

AAT qualification or QBE

Job description

Job Title: Financial Controller/ManagerLocation: Wood Green, North LondonPackage: £50,000 - £60,000Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

A great opening for an experienced Financial Controller/Manager is available within a highly successful, family-run manufacturing firm. Offering up to £60,000, 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and a wide range of progression routesThis firm hold UK and US presence, in manufacturing high end taps, sinks, and showers. With a rich history dating back to the early 1900s, this is a fantastic opportunity to establish themselves within a reputable company where you can play a crucial role in their finance function, and contribute to their continued success

Financial Controller/Manager Job Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of bank accounts including US bank account
• Maintenance and reconciliation of UK sales ledger (including UK sales invoicing)
• Maintenance and reconciliation of US sales ledger based on information provided by US agent and US bank/credit card receipts including foreign exchange conversion for UK reporting purposes and liaising with US agent for reporting purposes
• Maintenance and reconciliation of purchase ledger including raising of purchase orders and payments to suppliers
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Processing of monthly payroll journals and reconciliation of payroll records to accounts
• Organising and undertaking annual stock take and valuation for year-end accounting purposes
• Setting of annual budget and forecasts including monthly variance analysis and reporting thereon to directors
• Assisting directors with the review and implementation of improved system processes and financial controls
• Provision of information and liaising with external accountants for preparation of the company's annual accounts for submission to HMRC and Companies House

Financial Controller/Manager Job Requirements

• Experience within the Manufacturing industry, or similar industries is preferred
• AAT qualified / QBE Live within a commutable distance to North London
• Minimum of 5 years experience as an accountant within the UK
• Must be able to hit the ground running
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Financial Controller/Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Enrolment to company pension
• Regular company events
• Excellent working culture
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm role, some flexibility can be provided