Head of Finance

Allstaff; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Head of Finance based in Milton Keynes. The role offers a salary between £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, focusing on accounting responsibilities including VAT returns and financial analysis within the manufacturing sector. Strong qualifications and experience essential for this full-time position. The role is 100% office-based and management of a small team is involved.

Qualifications

• Experience of Irish Intrastat & VAT essential.
• Experience in profitability analysis.
• Experience in managing a small team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the parent company in Europe.
• Prepare and submit UK and Irish VAT returns.
• Manage customs account paperwork.
• Monthly payroll ledger management.

Skills

Experience in Finance or Accounting

VAT returns experience

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analysis skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Office 365

ERP systems

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Finance based in Milton Keynes to join one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis.

Summary of the Head of Finance role

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum
Location: Milton Keynes 100% office-based
Type of Contract: Permanent,
Hours: 37.5 hours working week

Responsibilities of the Head of Finance

• Report to the parent company in Europe so limited strategy & decision making.
• Prepare and submit UK and Irish VAT returns.
• Manage customs account paperwork.
• Maintenance of general and sub-ledgers, accounts receivable, payable and fixed asset table.
• Monthly payroll ledger.
• Liquidity planning.
• Year-end audit process.
• Monthly and annual profit and loss and balance sheet analysis.
• Manage team of 2 staff.

Requirements for a successful Head of Finance

• Bachelor's degree or full ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Experience of Irish Intrastat & VAT essential
• Experience in Finance or Accounting, including budgeting, cost control and forecasting essential at a senior level.
• Experience of finance in the manufacturing/production/industrial sector is essential.
• Experience in profitability analysis, VAT returns and import / export.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Office 365 and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience of managing a small team preferred.
• Strong analysis skills with experience controlling data and preparing reports.

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.

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Thank you for your interest in the Head of Finance role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.