Job Description

• To provide leadership and advice regarding all financial matters within the business, including all financial analysis into business planning and performance.
• Ongoing monthly reporting review of all Department areas for actual performance, year to date performance against budget, forecast and previous year’s performance, provided to Directors
• Overall Management of the Finance and Payroll Departments ensuring all financial controls are maintained.
• Responsibility for the day to day finance functions including receivables, payables, payroll, IT and banking
• You will provide strong leadership to develop the finance team, ensuring best practice is maintained.
• Support the Senior Management team and Directors with the management and delivery of various business projects
• Assist the Business Development process, ensuring all quotations, proposals and tenders are competitively and commercially priced
• Responsible for the ongoing auditing of internal departments, identifying any areas of compliance risk against company policy or accreditations
• As a part of the Senior Management team, assist the business in developing its ongoing client relationships and business network
• Production of monthly management accounts; reporting on variances to budgets and forecasts
• Cash/working capital management and reporting
• Manage all VAT, PAYE and other HMRC submissions.
• Set, oversee and review budgets and forecasts for each company, liaising with the Managing Director to ensure targets are achievable for sign off.
• Closely supporting and working alongside the Managing Director
• Liaise with external Accountants for submission of statutory accounts and Tax Returns.
• Liaise and maintain relationships with our Banking and Insurance providers.
• Oversee all accounting procedures and systems used by the Company.
• Constantly seek out methods and practices to minimize financial risk.
• Management of key relationships relevant to the financial operations of the business
• Any other duties as directed

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE. Sage 50 accounts. Experience of working with senior stakeholders. A hands-on manager capable of supporting the financial reporting needs of the business, whilst working with and supporting the teams around them. Strong leadership and motivational skills. Comprehensive knowledge and experience of accounting practices and policies. Good commercial and business acumen. Sound IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular strong Excel skills. Good problem-solving skills, analytical thought process. Discretion when handling confidential information. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to meet multiple deadlines. 5 years post qualified experience. Experience of working with an overseas entity.