UK Finance Manager - Global Retailer

Hays; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retailer is seeking a UK Finance Manager to oversee all finance operations for their UK entity. This newly created role will manage cash flow, supplier payments, and team development while reporting directly to the Group Finance Director. Ideal candidates will possess a solid accounting qualification and relevant retail experience, and will benefit from competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in a finance role, managing small teams.
• Retail industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the UK entity, covering all financial functions.
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Management and development of finance team members.

Skills

Cash flow management

VAT knowledge

Management accounts

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

UK FINANCE MANAGER - GLOBAL RETAILER - £60-75K

Your new company
An innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new UK Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role is newly created and will report into the current Group Finance Director. You will have full ownership of the UK entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all finance related queries across the wider business. The business is ideally looking for ACA practice background candidates then into the Retail industry - but they would also be open to candidates who are industry trained.
Your new role
Reporting to the Group FD, your responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of the UK entity, covering all financial functions
• Cash flow management including weekly rolling cash forecasts.
• Finalisation of weekly supplier payment runs.
• Leading discussion with suppliers to increase credit terms offered in conjunction with the accounts payable staff.
• Weekly/monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts
• Processing of any intercompany sales invoices.
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns for all UK entities.
• Management and development of finance team members (AR/AP)
• Develop and refine processes to build efficiencies within the team and its outputs.
• Assist in the development of KPI's to manage team and business performance.

What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience managing a small finance team. You'll have experience in a hands-on finance role, with exposure to VAT/cashflow/management accounts and managing AR/AP. Retail industry experience desirable.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary of £60-75k, as well as being able to work amongst impressive finance leaders that will assist with your professional growth & development.
What you need to do now
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