Finance Manager

Elevation Senior Finance are delighted to be working with a market leading Construction organisation based in Leeds who are looking to appoint a Finance Manager.

As a key member of the Finance Team, supporting the Financial Controller, and ensuring that within the construction division accurate financial records are maintained, financial transactions are promptly and accurately processed, and high quality financial information is provided to the business in a timely manner.

Duties:

*Contributing towards the preparation of monthly financial information including management accounts, VAT return and CIS return.
*Preparing monthly payroll information (including statutory returns) and supplier BACS payments
*Contributing towards the division's rolling cash flow and profit forecasts
*Aiding in preparation of the annual division budget update
*Prepare VAT Return and CIS Return each month for review by Financial Controller in line with group timetable
*Assisting with the annual audit and statutory financial statements for the construction companies within the division
*Assisting with ad-hoc financial and business projects as agreed with the Financial Controller or Group Financial Controller
*Assisting in preparation of accurate Management Accounts including balance sheet, cash flow statement and Interco balances reconciliation within 15 working days of each month end for review and approval by the Group FC
*Deputising for the Financial Controller, including attendance at monthly Board Meetings and supervision of 3 staff
*Liaising with Quantity Surveyors & on site teams regarding site progress and valuations
*Monitoring Actual V Budget per site and investigating any variances
*Preparation & posting of monthly journals & completion of balance sheet reconciliations
*Ensure all bank accounts are reconciled at least weekly
*Manage the aged debtor report and credit control
*Manage the purchase ledger function ensuring accuracy and completeness review and authorisation of supplier invoices and ensure supplier BACS payment batches are processed each month in line with Group timetable
*Assisting with the preparation of year-end audit file and tax packs for the Division in line with the timetable agreed with the Auditors, Tax Advisers and Group FC.
*Assisting with the collation of the monthly payroll data in line with group timetable and processing related payments (PAYE/NI, pension contributions, attachment of earnings)

Skills & Qualifications
*accounting experience within construction - CIS, VAT rules, Payment applications etc
*CIMA/ACCA qualified preferred
*Ideally will possess knowledge of Sage 200
*Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
*Ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels
*Able to prioritise work based on deadlines and importance
*A proven problem solver - proactive in identifying business/financial issues, recommending solutions and in implementing agreed recommendations
*Attention to detail in all aspects of role - consistently produces work to the highest standard


This is a fantastic opportunity for any ambitious qualified accountant to take the next step in their career and join a business that is fully focused on moving forward and having an exciting 2017.

Elevation Accountancy & Finance is a specialist division of Elevation Recruitment focusing on the recruitment of talented Accountancy and Finance professionals across all levels, from Ledger Clerks through to Financial Directors in Yorkshire and surrounding regions. If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, we would love to hear from you.