Finance Manager

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 3+ years experience

Professional membership with a recognised accountancy body

Effective communication and interpersonal skills at all levels

Ability to influence and direct people

Must be able to work independently for significant periods of time

Ability to demonstrate effective team working across all disciplines within the company

Able to prioritise workload effectively

Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail

Excellent Excel modelling skills

Ability to write financial policy and procedure documents

Knowledge of the electrical supply industry

Education to degree level or equivalent

Knowledge and use of D365

Excellent presentation skills

Responsible for timely month-end closing, preparation of month-end accounts for financial controller’s review

Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments and accounting entries

Responsibility for maintenance of financial records, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash books and fixed asset register

Development of financial control systems and procedures

Oversee the accounts payable and receivable processes, including credit control

Cash management

Support analysis and appraisal of investment and financing decisions

Responsibility for compliance with the Finance Policy and Procedure Manuals

Ensure compliance with statutory accounting and tax regulations

Responsibility for all areas of the year-end audit

Preparation of statutory accounts

Review monthly payroll calculations

Oversee all VAT, PAYE and other HMRC processes

Preparation and issue of monthly management reports pack

Analyse financial reports and present findings with department heads

Development of management reporting

Fixed asset and headcount reporting

Other ad hoc reporting as required

Preparation of rolling profit forecast 3 times per year

Preparation of weekly cash forecasts

Preparation of annual budget and co-ordination of management plan

To perform tasks commensurate with the position, and to have a flexible approach within the department.

Manage, mentor and develop 3 direct reports (management accountant, credit controller and purchase ledger administrator), with overall responsibility for a team of 6.

Covering financial controller when on annual leave.