Finance Manager

Anderson Recruitment Ltd; Slimbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager to support their Finance Director near Slimbridge, Gloucestershire. The role includes guiding the accounts team, conducting multi-currency reconciliations, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should possess an accounting qualification, management experience, and proficiency in IT. Offering a salary up to £38k per annum with benefits including free parking and social events. Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Free parking

Inclusion in company social events

Qualifications

• You need a full accounting qualification such as ACCA, ICAEW or ACA.
• Fluency in French or Italian is a plus.
• Experience in a management or supervisory position is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to the Accounts teams.
• Conduct multi-currency bank reconciliations across 3 companies.
• Ensure timely collection of debtor balances.

Skills

Full accounting qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, ACA)

Ability to speak French or Italian

Management or supervisory experience

Effective planning and communication skills

Strong IT skills (Microsoft Suite)

Job description

Founded over 15 years ago, our client has continued to grow from strength to strength and now supply their products to customers worldwide! Their reputation is built on their quality of both product and service, and they are looking for likeminded people to join them on their journey of success.

They are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join their hardworking and motivated team based near Slimbridge, Gloucestershire. Your role will be to support the Finance Director by leading the daily accounting operations and manging the existing accounts team.

You will work with their internal teams and global network to efficiently resolve any queries whilst ensuring the accounts department is running smoothly. You must be a detail-focused individual with experience and knowledge of managing a variety of accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to the Accounts teams
• Multi-currency bank reconciliations across 3 companies
• Accurate and timely recording of financial transactions to ensure the accounting software is up to date and accurate
• Timely collection of debtor balances
• Production of accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports
• Preparation of monthly VAT, VIES and EU reporting
• Assist Finance Director with year-end preparation, including liaising with UK, French & Irish Accounting firms
• Management of cashflow reporting
• Remain up to date on any relevant legislation or global developments

Candidate Attributes

• Full accounting qualification such as ACCA, ICAEW or ACA
• Ability to speak French / Italian would be advantageous
• Experience within a management or supervisory position
• Professional, friendly & personable nature
• Effective planning and communication skills
• Strong IT skills and use of Microsoft suite of packages

Hours

Full time, Monday - Friday, average of 37 hours per week

Salary

Up to £38k per annum, flexibility for negotiations depending on experience + free parking and inclusion in company social events