Finance Accounting Team Leader

We are looking for a highly experienced Finance Manager who is fully CIMA or ACCA qualified to join and manage the finance team of the company.

The role is hybrid but you will be expected to travel to the Head Office in Central Bedfordshire once or twice a week.

Salary: market competitive

Benefits: pension
healthcare
hybrid working
33 days holiday inc Bank Holidays plus Christmas and NY off
parking
plus lots more!

Days/ Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Key Duties:

• Month end close, balance sheet reconciliation
• Cashflow forecasting
• Intercompany review and reconciliation
• Year end audit
• Transactional processing analysis, support and review

Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities

• Production of monthly and quarterly cashflow forecast and any variance commentary.
• Review, approve and post revenue journals.
• Review and approve monthly depreciation, amortisation journals.
• Prepare monthly payroll journals and variance analysis.
• Calculate monthly revenue accruals and liaise with account managers to minimize unbilled revenue.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT return / Sales tax analysis. Reconciliations with general ledger, ensuring transactions processed are compliant with VAT / Sales tax rules.
• Provide timely guidance to code invoices and expenses prior to processing.
• Prepare information and schedules for company and group auditors.
• Implement financial policies and assist with continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Participating in projects to drive change and any ad hc duties where required.

Essentials to Have and Be as a Finance Manager
A good analytical aptitude with great attention to detail, accurate, and target oriented to ensure deadlines
Ability to work independently and self motivate
Takes Accountability for results and understand the impact of decisions
A supportive and motivational manager and team player that demonstrates approach-ability and listens well to others
Knowledge of Billing and Collections
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience of completing month end close routine
ACCA or CIMA qualified with proof
4 yrs plus experience at Finance Manager level
Proven team leader experience
Eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis

This is truly a very credible and professional company with a great engaged team who are looking for a like-minded Finance Manager to join them, so if this is you, please send your CV to James Newbury Appointments for immediate review.

If you do not hear back within 3 working days, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion but thank you for your application and we wish you well in your search.