Job Description

You will be tenacious, positive and highly professional. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the day-to-day running of the financial function within a business with proven experience in managing/leading a small team. They will possess a critical and methodical approach to problem solving whilst being able to remain calm under pressure and display integrity at all times.

We are open to receiving applications from candidates who would like to work part time (minimum 32 hours per week) and/or desire flexible working patterns.

Core Responsibilities

• Management Accounts, Analysis & Commentary including dashboards
• Financial Accounting and consolidation
• Product and Gross Margin Reporting
• Efficient forecasting and management of cash flow – at both Group and Company levels
• Inter Company reporting and reconciliation
• Meet legislative compliance requirements – auditing and reporting
• Strive for continuous improvement of operational and financial processes
• Strategic budgeting and planning for individual and group structure / companies
• Management of foreign currency
• Production of annual/quarterly budgets and targets
• Due diligence and acquisition strategy
• Production of key company secretarial documentation
• Management of small team of four accountancy professionals
• Payroll and staff related benefits
• Cash flow reporting

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Birthday holiday
• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• On-site parking

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage a busy workload effectively.
• Exceptional IT skills, particularly using MS Excel
• Good understanding of corporate and personal tax
• Solid understanding of financial reporting frameworks including IFRS and UK GAAP
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably Sage 200 - Exact Online would be desirable
• Ability and proven leadership skills in managing/leading a team
• Strong attention to detail