Our client is looking for a hands on Finance Manager to manage and improve their accounts function as the company is undergoing a period of growth. The Finance Manager will report to the FD and work closely with the MD. This role will also have oversight of 2 junior accounts staff.

Turnover is approx. £17m . This will be a key appointment to support the company in achieving its potential.

On offer is a salary of approx £40k-£50k, negotiable.

Assignment Details

Job Summary : Full control/ownership of day-to-day accounting operations:

Sales Ledger & Purchase Ledger

• Manage the sales ledger and purchase ledger staff, guiding and assisting where necessary
• Be prepared to give hands-on help where required with reconciliations and query resolution
• Proactively assist with credit control where required
• Take ownership of the debt collection escalation process
• Take responsibility for reviewing supplier payment runs
• Weekly management reports on aged debt to update relevant managers and liaise to progress collections

Bank & Nominal Ledger

• Assist with daily bank reconciliations and resolving any queries arising
• Take responsibility for Direct Debit collections
• Take primary responsibility for month end balance sheet reconciliations and journals
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting and month end reporting

Other

• Assist with weekly and monthly payroll
• Assist with periodic leasing and bank audits
• Manage VAT submissions
• Any additional duties or projects that may be required

Skills Required

• A relevant qualification in accounting or finance.
• Thrives in a busy SME environment and handles stressful situations calmly and professionally
• A wide all-round range of experience, including both sales and purchase ledger
• Ability to manage and motivate staff and happy to be hands-on when necessary
• Deal with colleagues (internal and external) at all levels
• Highly numerate with a strong level of attention to detail
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work to prioritise and achieve deadlines
• Previous Sage 50 experience.
• A strong level of Excel expertise and generally good IT literacy.
• Experience of leases and invoice financing would be an advantage
• A self-starter who can identify problems and take measures to resolve them
• An enthusiastic and motivated individual who is capable of visualising and influencing positive change