MacKenzie King are currently recruiting a Finance Manager to join a global organisation with a base in Ipswich. As a Finance Manager you will manage a team of 2/3 Accounts Assistants and support the Head Of Finance in the timely production of accurate information and reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure all payments, and all general ledger entries are processed accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure technical results and ledger balances between multiple systems are reconciled on a quarterly basis
• Maintain the general ledger ensuring that data is loaded accurately and that the appropriate monthly controls are adhered to
• Ensure that a high-quality service is delivered to internal clients in terms of: timely delivery, accuracy of data, responsiveness to queries, reconciliations made
• Improve and optimise the accounts production process and the quality of reports produced
• Lead and develop the team. Manage the workload and performance of team members with particular focus on productivity and process optimisation while ensuring teams are motivated and capable of multi-tasking, by emphasising constant communication.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key business contacts
• Liaise with external auditors to manage the year end audit process where necessary
• Manage ad hoc finance projects as required

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Studying towards ACCA/CIMA is preferred but QBE will be considered
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with 5+ years' experience in a financial reporting/management accounting environment
• Proven track record of excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Good understanding of processes and IT software packages
• Excellent organisation, planning and people management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and operate within a tight deadline environment

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus scheme based on personal performance
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 3 years)
• 35 hour working week
• Hybrid working (2 days office, 3 days at home)
• Flexible working
• Company pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
• Life assurance
• Private Medical Insurance