Job Description

Key Duties & Responsibilities -

o Preparation of group & company tailored reports for submission & presentation to the FD / Board incl:

• Management Accounts
• KPI
• Cash Flows
• Budgets/Forecasts

o Managing a busy finance team incl:

• Period-End procedures
• Day to Day requirements
• Aspects of credit control
• Data Capture

o Presenting to & working closely with the FD incl:

• Period-End Reports
• Ad-Hoc Reporting
• Report Design
• Pro-Active responses to report info

o Liaising & working with other key stakeholders - Audit/Accounts Teams, Customers & Suppliers & other key stakeholders & advisor's

o Understanding & working towards all elements of a Financial Controller type role

Abilities, Skills & Experience -

• Qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA accountant

• At least 3 year's management accounts experience in industry

• Proven track record of working with SMEs in a varied role

• Experience of data mining, capture & management

• Excellent Excel Skills

• Pro-Active with a drive to improve systems, processes & outputs for the benefit of the business

• Competent with ERP’s - experience with SAGE X3 desirable

• Self-motivated with a drive to achieve & a passion to deliver top quality work both independently & as part of a team

• Excellent communication skills - in person & written

• Experience of managing others with ability to buy in to a positive culture, nurture & encourage colleagues

• Full driving licence - based in Bolton but with the willingness to travel to group locations in Leeds & Macclesfield on occasion (not regular)

Remuneration & Benefits Package -

• Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE) & negotiable
• Company Car
• Pension in-line with Auto-Enrolment
• Access to discretionary bonus
• 20 days holiday p.a. + BH

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA accountant • At least 3 year's management accounts experience in industry • Proven track record of working with SMEs in a varied role • Experience of data mining, capture & management • Excellent Excel Skills • Pro-Active with a drive to improve systems, processes & outputs for the benefit of the business • Competent with ERP’s - experience with SAGE X3 desirable • Self-motivated with a drive to achieve & a passion to deliver top quality work both independently & as part of a team • Excellent communication skills - in person & written • Experience of managing others with ability to buy in to a positive culture, nurture & encourage colleagues • Full driving licence - based in Bolton but with the willingness to travel to group locations in Leeds & Macclesfield on occasion (not regular)