The post holder has responsibility for managing the smooth running of the company finance team, including payroll. They will be responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, required to deliver in a timely manner, within deadlines. The post holder will take ownership of the profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow, providing variance analysis to senior management. They will be accountable for the activities of the finance team, ensuring proper and efficient management of the purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll functions. Working collaboratively with operational colleagues, HR colleagues and senior management, the post holder is expected to demonstrate and disseminate knowledge of current legislative changes that may impact the financial performance of the organisation. Responsibilities
Complete monthly financial reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow.
Maintain up to date reconciliations of all financial ledgers, including bank accounts.
Prepare annual budget and perform monthly variance analysis.
Ensure on time submission of all pay related information to HMRC and Group Pensions to ensure legislative compliance and the avoidance of penalties.
Ensure on time submission of other legislative reporting, including VAT.
Lead and direct the finance team, to include Payroll.
Provide support to operational staff with job costings and other financial requirements.
Take the lead on both internal and external audits.
Qualifications
Qualified Commercial Accountant (ACCA/CIMA)
QBE will be considered
Experience
5+ Years’ Experience in commercial accounting, preferably within manufacturing environment.
Proven experience in budget preparation and variance analysis.
Payroll processing experience
Experience of Sage Payroll and Sage Accounts
Confident liaising with various stakeholder groups
An experienced leader with good people and performance management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
Ability to handle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet all deadlines
Skills and Knowledge
Financial management with knowledge of statutory reporting
Analytical mindset
Clear understanding of current HMRC and other legislative regulation and reporting requirements
Proven people management skills
Ability and demonstrable experience in use of MS Excel functions and use and design of Excel cell formula
Ability to manage confidential information and to process information requests efficiently and appropriately.