Job Description

• To oversee the operation of the finance transactional team and ensure all stakeholders receive an efficient financial transaction processing service
• To produce accurate and timely financial information
• To lead and coach a team of finance professionals
• To manage key relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Overseeing and reviewing all activities within the finance transactional team including sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll, cash posting and all general ledger entries
• Supervise, motivate and develop a team of finance professionals
• Implement improvements to processes and accounting systems, ensuring they are fit for purpose, to improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial transaction processing
• Create and enhance systems and processes to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all bank reconciliations and levy calculations
• Day to day management of working capital and ensuring adequate cash flow
• Completing accurate and timely ONS returns
• Proactive management of relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including third party suppliers
• Managing the year-end financial audit process, and production of year-end statutory accounts
• Supporting the Financial Controller and the Head of Finance with preparation of financial reporting as required

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• 35 hours per week
• IT kit supplied to you
• £320 (before tax) start up allowance
• Hybrid working from our office in Milton Keynes, MK14
• Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Incentive Scheme
• 27 days holiday (plus public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sports and Social Club
• Employee Assistance Programme

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional accountancy qualification
• Previous experience in a finance manager role
• Experience in managing multi-company accounting ledgers
• Good understanding of all corporate and technical accounting functions
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Good communication skills both written and oral