Finance Manager

The role

We are looking for an experienced individual to oversee end-to-end finance operations, carry out financial planning and analysis, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and look to make improvements to procedures and controls. This is a sole finance position so will suit someone who thrives working independently and is able to get stuck in from the get-go.

Responsibilities

o Maintenance of both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) ledgers

o Booking approved purchase invoices and reconciling production costs back to Salesforce/P&L

o Issuing of sales invoices on a weekly basis

o Cash flow management and credit control

o Assistance with commission calculations for sales team

o Calculate Managing Director’s quarterly commission and send to Board for approval

o Monthly bank reconciliation and revenue reconciliation

o Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register

o Maintenance and reconciliation of Balance Sheet on a monthly basis

o Month-End and analysis: ensure all journals for the reporting period are booked in the accounting system. Complete reporting packs for Board approval and investigate any differences

o Inter-company reconciliation and reporting

o Monthly payroll processing and payment

o Pension: onboard new employees to the company’s pension scheme and upload monthly files for payment

o Filing, submission and payment of relevant taxes (PAYE, VAT, P11D & corporation tax)

o Lead the annual external audit and assist auditors with any queries in a timely manner

o Assist Managing Director with the maintenance of the P&L and support with any ad-hoc tasks

Experience & skills required:

o At least 3 years’ of experience in accounting & finance

o Solid understanding of accounting principles

o Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines

o Able to work independently and use initiative to solve problems

o Strong attention to detail and investigative nature

o Ability to develop good working relationships with stakeholders

o Excellent communication skills

o Proficient in MS Office applications

o Experience using Salesforce is desirable

o Experience working in a similar industry desirable