Job Description

Your role will cover the following;

- Oversee the day to day running of the finance department.
- Full ownership of the month end process and working to tight deadlines.
- Prepare monthly management accounts together with relevant variance and ad hoc analysis to tight deadlines.
- Ensure balance sheet is fully reconciled with accurate and relevant working papers.
- Support the EU Finance Director with trend analysis, financial forecasting, and budget setting.
- Work with the EU Financial Director to review and implement financial governance and controls to instil strong control environment.
- Oversee the processing of the accounts receivable and payable, with responsibility for timely cash collections and accurate of accounts payable, and actively manage financial assistant.
- Oversee the processing of monthly VAT, EC Sales and Intrastat submissions, as well as auditing and reviewing the monthly payroll (outsourced).
- Ensure HMRC business taxes portal is reconciled and up to date.
- Actively manage cash flow on a daily basis, and responsible for cash collections.
- Support the business with continuous improvement initiatives on controls and procedures.
- Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
- Collaborate with external auditors to ensure smooth running of year end statutory audit
- Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies.

This is a fast-moving role so apply now for immediate consideration. Please note, all candidates will be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Minimum 5 years’ PQE accountant. - CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA qualified accountant or equivalent. - Manufacturing background highly advantageous. - Excellent communication skills including the ability to influence at all levels. - Deadline driven with excellent time management and attention to detail. - A seasoned leader with demonstrated strength in project management. - Experience in developing internal control processes for a growing business. - A positive attitude to work, with good problem solving skills will succeed in this role.