Job Description

Day-Day Management of the Finance Function, including:

• Reporting on all financial matters at Management Team meetings.
• Maintain the Fixed Assets Register.
• Prepare weekly Bank Reconciliations and cash flow forecasts.
• Supervision and development of finance support staff.
• Manage foreign currency requirements.
• General Ledger Journal entries including Accruals & Prepayments.
• Credit Control.
• Processing Supplier Payments.
• Support the HR manager with payroll and the company pension scheme.
• Review, reconcile and report on monthly stock levels and Work-in-Progress.
• Produce monthly Management Accounts within 7 working days of each month end.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns

Financial Planning & Reporting, including:

• Work closely with the Board / departmental managers in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Business Plan.
• Provide financial data and explanations to the company's accountants to enable them to prepare the annual financial statements and corporation tax calculations.
• Develop a finance function capable of supporting the growth of the business.
• Close completed works orders and Report monthly on profit margins.
• Analysis to identify potential, profitability improvements across the business.
• Provide commentary on analysis and support the Management Team in making well informed, commercial business decisions.
• Support the ongoing improvement of systems and processes within the business.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience in working in an accounting role as a Management Accountant or Finance Manager.
• High level of expertise in using MS Excel.
• Skilled in financial/commercial analysis and competent in the use of data analysis tools for report writing.
• Well organised, with the ability to effectively manage the workload of the finance function.