Job Description

Taking a commercial view and drawing on your previous experience and acumen, you will act as a true finance business partner to the MD and the other directors. Key duties will include:

• Managing all finance and accounting operations
• Coordinating and directing the preparation of the P&L, budgets and financial forecasts
• Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements
• Cashflow forecasting and monitoring
• Oversee cash flow, finance admin - processing of invoices and payments.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Analysis of performance throughout business including pricing structure and strategy
• Control month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• To prepare and submit all HMRC returns including VAT, Employee Benefits, Corporation Tax and PAYE accurately
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Day to day management of accounts assistant and estimator

Additional:

• Working with Sales and Operations to analyse results for areas of improvement
• Input and implementation of pricing strategies
• Control over cash flow and key reporting of business finances
• Completion of reports and filings as required
• Key decision maker in business investments
• Setting and reviewing budgets and managing cost

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Able to excel in high-pressure situations
• Commercially aware