Finance Manager

Leicestershire

Summary of Role

Our client is a highly successful company operating in its niche sector.  It is looking for a Finance Manager who can motivate and lead its finance team. This person should be capable of providing clear direction and guidance for a varied skill level team. A successful candidate will be able to delegate effectively and identify training gaps within the team.

This person will be ultimately responsible for ensuring that the Accounts team follow a best practice approach following a high standard of accuracy. Providing clear communication with the Directors and Chairman is a vital part of this position and requires a confident individual.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts including supporting reconciliations
• Review control accounts reconciliations on a rolling basis to aid year end accounting including extract and checks on profit and loss analysis
• Oversee bank reconciliations
• Monitor the completion and production of sales and purchase ledger providing authorisation
• Assist with the preparation of year end accounts, including the provision of support and assistance during the annual audit ensuring it is delivered in a timely and effective manner
• Authorise bank payments and overheads
• Day to day cash flow management
• Manage the annual budget process
• Submission of monthly/quarterly returns to HMRC
• Provide reports and updates to the management team
• Complete monthly 1-2-1's and annual Performance Development Reviews with the team to support development and identify areas for improvements
• Identify and report any risk identified in a timely manner to the Senior Management
• Negotiation of company insurances
• Requirements of the role
• AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent
• Knowledge of Access Dimensions would be beneficial
• Experienced in management of an accounts team / department
• Advanced experience using Excel and reporting
• Experience / knowledge of payroll
• Experienced in daily, weekly, monthly and annual accounting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The role would suit candidates living in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire or Staffordshire
• Salary c.£45,000 per annum + excellent Benefits including Bonus