Job Description

• Be the key person responsible for Sage accounting software and all financial processes
• Taking ownership and driving accounting processes to completion
• Lead a small, keen, finance team and help them to thrive
• Prepare models and complete annual budgeting and strategic planning process at the group and individual home level, then utilize these to set monthly budget targets
• Oversee monthly and weekly payroll calculations.
• Ensure all statutory returns and financial submissions (e.g. payroll) are completed on time
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements
• Liaise with external auditors to manage annual external audits
• Prepare tax information to assist with compiling company and directors personal tax returns
• The Financial Controller will prepare VAT returns
• Review and approve bank statement reconciliations and ensure that outstanding issues are resolved in a timely basis
• Ensure monthly reviews of budget targets are conducted with budget holders and identify areas where costs saving could be achieved
• Oversee invoicing and ensure agreed group credit control policies are adhered to
• Oversee preparation supplier payment schedule
• Ensure that accounts assistant is provided with the appropriate levels of supervision, mentoring & coaching
• Conduct regular appraisals with accounts assistant, credit control and payroll staff

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (preferred)