Finance Manager

The Role

 
A fabulous opportunity for a qualified accountant to join an innovative award winning engineering practice in the role of Finance Manager to run the Finance Department. You will assist with the leadership of a small team of Accounts Assistants and will undertake all aspects of the financial management including preparation and delivery of monthly reports and quarterly management accounts to the Head of Finance & Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist setting annual budget and monitoring monthly actual performance to budget
Review Capex against budget and cashflow positions
Assist production of monthly management accounts and management of cash position
Liaise with auditors and provide necessary documents
Complete quarterly VAT returns in accordance with HMCE regulations
Prepare debtors report and carrying out weekly credit control for all outstanding debts and liaise with team leaders’/Directors/ Head of Finance & Operations with updates
Managing the firm’s banking requirements, loans for financing capital investments
Review work in progress reports to identify potential over budget projects
Prepare monthly project related reports and reporting to Directors / Head of Finance & Operations
Review & organise licenses and leases for tenants, ensuring rents are reviewed and collected
Supporting and assisting the Head of Finance & Operations Manager as required
Management of Accounts Assistant(s)
Involvement in ad-hoc projects
Attend Management & Finance meetings with Directors/Head of Finance & Operations
Reconcile bank accounts  petty cash
Maintain sales and purchase ledger control accounts
Reviewing credit card transactions processed by team
Reviewing supplier payment runs

Successful Applicant

Qualified accountant (essential) with relevant experience
Excellent communication skills, confidence
Assertiveness
Teamwork & time management skills
Able to prioritise and work unsupported
Knowledge of company and taxation laws
Commercial awareness
Xero
Excel Intermediate level
Microsoft Office

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 10 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, please do continue to apply for jobs advertised by Walker Dendle.
Walker Dendle Limited acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Walker Dendle is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept the terms available on our website.