Finance Manager

Salary: £54,000 – £66,000 per year

I am delighted to be working with a high-end brand operating within the retail and leisure industry in the recruitment of their Finance manager

Finance Manager – About the Role
This is a great opportunity to manage a small finance function for a successful SME business. You will be highly organised, a team leader and motivator and a true professional within finance.

* Manage, organise and supervise the finance team to deliver the highest standards of company accounting and credibility.

* Monitor the company’s cash flow position ensuring liquidity expectations are achieved, maintaining a strong understanding of the company’s finances

* Review the Management Accounts prepared by the Management Accountant

* Prepare reports for management as required

* Shape company compliance with financial reporting standards and develop best practices through a process of continual improvement

* Setting of budgets and working with budget holders to compare actual to budget

* Produce the year-end pack for the companies chartered accountants

* Oversee all aspects of company payroll (salaries, SSP, SMP Pensions and sales commission)

* Oversee the handling of personnel and pay documents for the company’s staff promptly and precisely

* Develop periodic reports and monitor conformity with the company’s budget and policies

* Maintain awareness of relevant regulations in relation to payroll and benefits

* Carry out statutory reporting, and all technical / administrative functions of staff benefits

* Manage Bank Accounts – Ensure cash requirements of the business are met

* Manage foreign currency position and requirements in a cost-efficient manner

* Maintain a system of policies and procedures that help control treasury activities

* Prepare the monthly Consultant Payment Run

* Prepare and submit VAT returns and make payments

* Work with external auditors and manage all aspects of the annual audit process

* Analyse company accounting records to look for inaccuracies and potential improvements

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* Create efficient methods for accounting and record-keeping

* Identify methods for cost-reduction and efficiency improvement

* Understand and adhere to all financial and accounting regulations and legislation

* Ensure the balance sheet is fully reconciled and presents a true reflection of the business

* Manage company’s fixed assets and depreciation charges

* Create and monitor efficient methods for accounting and record-keeping

* Identify methods for cost-reduction and efficiency improvements

* Disclose or report financial activities to government authorities as necessary

* Assist or arrange cover for team members as required.

The successful Finance Manager will be:
Currently working at Finance Manager level or above
You will be able to demonstrate strong team leadership skills and the development of staff.
Along with Finance you will have experience of payroll and HR responsibilities
You will comfortable communicating with all levels of the business
You will be a strong character and able to express your point of view in a calm and professional manner
You will be a minimum of part qualified in either ACCA or CIMA
You will have treasury and cashflow knowledge and experience.
Solid analytical skills.
The ability to work unsupervised
Flexible and a team player, able to muck in and cover when the business requires.
Great attention to detail.
Be a brand ambassador.

Finance Manager – Benefits

22 days holiday rising to 25 days after qualifying period
Pension scheme – Employer matched to 5%
Simply Health and Bupa after probation period
2 parties per year; Summer BBQ and Christmas black-tie
Some flexibility in working from home

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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