Job Description

• Management of the finance function inclusive of the preparation of the full monthly financial and management accounts
• Daily and monthly cash flow planning
• Preparation of the monthly P&L, balance sheet, and forecast
• Timely preparation of the monthly report package
• Ad hoc analysis on request of the CD and senior management team
• Coordination of the annual budget process
• Liaising with the operational managers on e.g. the valuation of the work in process to produce monthly management accounts, providing commentary to senior management on significant variances
• Timely production of statutory and internal financial reports
• Provide variances analysis from budget, identify added-value reporting opportunities for trend analysis and commentary to assist forecasting and budgeting requirements
• Involvement in group projects
• Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
• Payroll Management
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Ensuring compliance to UK rules and regulations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, who is looking to take the next step in his or her career You will have experience with both management and financial reporting You will have commercial acumen and a good eye for detail, coupled with a strong academic background You must have excellent interpersonal skills and strong all round accounting skills You will require excellent communication skills and have the ability to liaise with both finance and non-finance individuals Computer literate with good Excel skills and solid understanding of accounting software principles