Finance Manger

Our client is a fast moving, technically advanced, manufacturing company with a high volume of exports. 

They are looking for a Finance Manager to look after all aspects of the company’s finances, from payroll and payments up to monthly management accounts, as well as HR.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving SME. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of Finance within the business, including maintaining awareness and keeping up to date with any changes that might affect the company. As this is a stand-alone role you will need to be hands-on and self-motivated.

Role Description

The FM will report directly to the MD. The post involves the following:

• Take overall control of the company’s day to day accounting, including processing supplier payments
• Produce and interpret monthly management accounts, analysis of stock, work in progress and other financial information as and when required
• Ensure that regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met including, but not limited to, HMRC, Companies House and The Pensions Regulator
• Provide financial information to the Managing Director and Management Team to assist with strategic decision making
• Maintain financial procedures and controls across the business to ensure that all systems are fit for purpose and support the growth of the business
• Responsible for year-end audit preparation and liaise with insurers and auditors including annual R&D, Capital Allowance and salary reporting
• Payroll processing and PAYE / Pensions reporting
• Prepare and submit compliance reports e.g. VAT Returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat Reports, Annual Confirmation statements, Annual employee share reporting
• Work with senior management to administer operational aspects of HR and Personnel
• Cover all financial aspects for 2 other group companies which have minimal transactions but include posting invoices, bank reconciliations, compliance reporting, annual accounts filing and quarterly management accounts
• Ad hoc project work when required e.g. implementation of financial and legislative updates e.g. MTD
• Coordinate month-end checks including stock control and its value
• Complete monthly accounts procedures e.g. month end accruals and prepayments, posting journals, bank reconciliations, performing month end tasks
• Maintaining Fixed Asset Register
• Calculating and processing commission payments
• Ad hoc accountancy related queries from the sales office or senior management
• Provide interim Corporation Tax calculations
• Run petty cash system

Experience Required

• A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Experienced Excel user and proficient in other MS office products
• Hold relevant Financial Management experience in a comparable organisation, ideally within the manufacturing industry.
• Be strong on systems use. If you already have experience with Access Supply Chain, Xero and Sage then this is a huge advantage, however candidates who haven't experienced these but are confident picking up new systems will be considered. Candidates with systems implementation experience would also have an advantage.