Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing the CEO and Board with financial insight and appropriate & timely reporting
• Responsibility for ensuring that financial processes, systems and controls are designed, implement and operating effectively
• Ensuring the statutory records of the business are maintained
• Developing and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (FRS 102)
• Managing the cash flow and preparing cash flow forecasts
• Responsibility for VAT, PAYE and tax planning including corporation tax and R&D tax credits
• Preparing and delivering the budget, annually and updated as need, to the Board in consultation with budget holders across the business
• Overseeing all aspects of the annual audit, working with the Audit Committee of the Board, and liaising with external auditors as necessary
• Developing a rigorous process for procurement, ensuring that purchasing and contracting deliver value for money and fall within budget

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must hold a professional accountancy qualification Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar level role Strong understanding of UK accounting and reporting requirements Ability to converse with all levels within the business and present to executives