My client are one of the UK's leading design, fit out and office refurbishment businesses. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager/Bookkeeper fully office based in their impressive offices in Aldershot 9am to 5pm.

Established for over 37 years and are a nationwide firm of
consultants specialising in the business office sector. We can offer full training on our
services plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career within the
business. The role will be based at our Aldershot Office Monday - Friday, 9am to
5pm, we have free parking and can offer a professional working environment.
The Role
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Managing Directors. The
Bookkeeper/Finance Manager will be expected to make a significant
contribution to the strategic development of the Company through the
application, insight and analysis of the Management information produced.
Duties and Responsibilities - Finance
• Budgetary Planning necessary to support the annual growth and
profitability of the company. All Budgetary Planning will be confidential
and undertaken in conjunction with the Directors to assist them in all
commercial decisions necessary to ensure the annual growth and
profitability of the company.
• Setting and agreeing financial parameters to monitor the monthly
performance and profitability of the company. Reviewing and monitoring
overhead costs and ensuring we are getting best value for money.
• Provide the Directors with weekly and monthly cash-flow forecasts
prepared using the latest updated Sales forecast information obtained
from the business development team.
• Working with the company's accounts and providing information for the
preparation of Management and end of year accounts.
• Responsible for dealings and relationships with Banks and providers of
any external financing and show knowledge of financial instruments as
well as keeping abreast of the latest and most appropriate financing
alternatives available.
• Overall responsibility for all Regulatory Tax compliance and reporting;
The Business Manager is expected to have knowledge of financial and tax
related matters and also to make certain that a monitoring system is in
position to ensure that compliances are in place.
• Assist the Directors with all Business Planning and be responsible for the
preparation of all financials relating to Business Planning.
• Experience in monthly payroll, including, Pensions, CIS, National
Insurance and Tax deductions.
Key Skills / Qualifications
We are seeking an ambitious and motivated individual who is keen to meet the
challenges of contributing to a dynamic, fast past environment. The Business
Manager will possess:
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Versatile personality with good problem-solving skills
• Build trust and credibility as well as fit into our company culture and
values.
• Strong IT Literacy, Microsoft and XERO Accounts in particular. Must have
experience of XERO Accounts. Experience with Project Management in
XERO beneficial.
• Hands on approach and proven ability to work under pressure and to
tight deadlines
• Critical thinking and good analytical skills
• Experience working in a small to medium sized business to comprehend
the full reporting process.
• Ability to demonstrate ownership of significant areas of work is very
important
• The ability to combine strategic and analytical perspectives with a
pragmatic approach. Also, the ability to keep focus on day-to-day
performance whilst simultaneously pursuing longer term opportunities.
• Effective communicator both with finance and non-finance professionals
• Strong statutory accounting and consolidation experience