CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / CIPFA / ICEAW) minimum 5 years PQE
• Experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar management role
• Experience leading and motivating a small team
• Strong communication skills
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, use of MS365 Business Central
• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards, including in-depth familiarity with UK GAAP.
• Strong understanding of financial operations, encompassing revenue recognition and complex cost structures.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques, utilising financial modelling, and accounting software.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a motivated and passionate individual to provide the Finance Director with robust financial control and analysis to support considered business decisions. The role ensures team members are supported in their roles and have clear objectives and development plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the functions of the finance team and ensure that good financial practice is adopted.
• Assist team members to ensure all workloads are dealt with to meet agreed deadlines.
• Support implementation of improved IT security, supporting the business adopt best practice
• Develop and prepare monthly management accounts including P&L by department, Balance Sheet and Cashflow reports.
• Ensure all control accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis, including production of monthly VAT returns / PAYE / Corporation Tax and all compliance reporting is complete submitted in a timely manner.
• Review and action debtors and creditors report on a monthly basis.
• Assist in preparation and analysis of the annual Budget and forecasting exercises.
• Develop and enhance existing reporting structures to allow for changes in structure, funding and allocation of costing.
• Analyse actual spend against budget / forecast and produce variance reports with commentary
• Provide business partner finance support to all managers and staff on day-to-day issues
• Maintain records for audit purposes.
• Set performance objectives for the Finance team/individuals and monitor progress.
• To identify the training & development needs of the Finance team/individuals, finding and providing appropriate solutions.

OTHER DUTIES

• To undertake other duties from time to time as reasonably required by your Line Manager