Job Description

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will be responsible for the wider finance team in the day to day financial management of the business and related Group companies
Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Manage team of Finance assistants (purchase ledger, sales ledger and nominal ledger)
• Preparation and processing of accounting journals and associated analysis
• Preparation of robust balance sheet reconciliations and supporting analysis in line with IFRS.
• Preparation of month end management accounts and other business performance reporting
• Cash management and cash flow forecasts
• Maintain a regular dialogue with key stakeholders across the group (including weekly meetings) to ensure the liquidation of stock is managed in a timely and orderly basis
• Production of analysis to support VAT and other tax returns and liaising with external parties to ensure adherence with relevant tax compliance.
• Ensure business compliance with implemented financial control processes and policies
• Production of annual statutory accounts
• Oversee / support finance functions with day to day activities, constantly looking for process improvements and finding more efficient ways to work.
• Assist with the financial controls, financial management of the business looking for areas of weakness and implementing change where applicable.
• Budgeting and forecasting on a quarterly, annual and half year basis.
• Provide commercial advice to support the operational businesses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities