Job Description

• Day to day management and control of the finance department and accounting systems
• Report/develop financial and management accounting information to Board of Directors
• To ensure the Group adheres to the required corporate, accounting, FCA and regulatory body standards
• Management of:
• Finance Accountant and Accounts Assistant
• Accounts Administrator/ Personal Assistant
• Head of Accounts
• Cash flow management
• Ensure financial resources of the group companies meets legal requirements
• Act at all times for the exclusive benefit of the business and its customers
• To lead and deliver by our corporate values ensuring positive outcome for our customers
• Financial / Management Accounting for all companies incorporated:
• Responsible for provision of accurate financial accounts
• Trial Balance/P&L Account/Bal sheet. Check/analyse each account for accuracy/correctly posted
• Balance sheet a/c reconciliations, monthly/year end
• Annual Budgets across group
• Provision of Monthly Financial information for Directors
• Provision of Divisional reporting information
• Complete/Supervise monthly journals e.g. Accruals/Prepayments
• Monthly Income reconciliation/journals
• Fixed Assets/Depreciation. Record fixed assets purchased/calculation of depreciation.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register. Complete journal, posting into sage.
• Provide financial information and advice to colleagues
• Regulatory Business Plan. Provision of Financial Information
• Financial year end. Liaise with external auditors, pre-year-end audit meetings,
• Preparation of audit packs, e.g. all accounts reconciled, accruals/prepayments.
• Prepare draft accounts.
• Liaise with Head of Accounts - Client account balances accurately reflected in final accounts.
• Main point of contact for external auditors re office account, queries/back up info/amendments. Post year end journals. Ensure Sage reflects final audited figures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities