Job Description

Reporting to the Finance Director your key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Overall control of all financial transactions and accountancy matters
• Responsibility for monthly consolidated financial and management accounts reporting
• Responsible for effective financial controls across the business
• Completion and submission of statutory accounts for legal entities including branch accounts
• Oversee the budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes in line with business needs
• Provision of management information regarding financial performance
• Manage Audit process
• Liaise with key external stakeholders where required e.g. banks, auditors, tax advisors etc.
• Responsibility for cash management including working capital
• Management of company cash flow to ensure compliance with banking covenants
• Ensure the company remains compliant with current accounting and company law requirements
• Effective financial controls and management of risk
• Work alongside FD/Tax Manager to deliver effective tax compliance and tax planning
• Continual improvement of systems, processes and procedures including business systems (Access)
• Carry out initial and ongoing compliance checks
• Ensuring all Company returns are submitted in a timely fashion in line with current legislation

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

It is essential that you have strong people management skills which will enable you to effectively lead the team, manage change and deliver results. This role is suited to a professionally qualified individual seeking a challenging and dynamic career move.