Job Description

• Ownership of the day-to-day transactions of the finance team, including authorisation of BACS payment.
• Manage and support the development of the finance team.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including detailed monthly overhead reviews with budget holders, quarterly reviews and forecasts, and completion of balance sheet control account reconciliations.
• Lead the yearly budget process.
• Accountable for weekly cashflow reporting, review, and management.
• Review and authorise payroll, ensuring it is paid by the deadline.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns, accurately and timely.
• Prepare and issue all HMRC required information in a timely manner, and check the online HMRC regularly to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and implement financial controls and processes as needed.
• Liaise with external advisors e.g. auditors and bank.
• Work with other departments to improve accuracy of analysis and reporting.
• Provide business finance support and analysis as required.
• Actively contribute to commercial meetings and reporting.
• Own the closing out of the year-end position and year-end reporting

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities