Job vacancy - Finance Manager

Position: Finance Manager
Reference: acsWfm
Location: Burgess Hill
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
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Job Title: Finance Manager

As the Finance Manager you will lead all aspects of the UK financial management, including management accounting, regulatory and statutory reporting, financial analysis, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the monthly accounting close ensuring accurate and timely reporting to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Produce weekly cash flow forecasts
  • Manage Group Statutory reporting and consolidation, UK Statutory accounts preparation and various Companies House returns
  • Manage the Group Audit process, acting as the main point of contact for Auditors
  • Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget, long term financial forecast for strategic planning and in-year reforecasts as required
  • Ensure accounting policies comply with the relevant accounting standards (FRS 102)
  • Day to day tax compliance including PAYE, VAT and corporation tax returns and payments
  • Recommend changes that will improve the company's financial performance, and financial procedures and controls
  • Manage several 3rd party relationships on a day to day basis (e.g. audit, insurers, pension provider)
  • Manage a small team
  • Support the implementation of new processes and controls and the implementation of new systems as the business grows

Requirements:

  • An accountancy qualification (ACA or ACCA)
  • Sound and up to date knowledge of accounting standards and relevant legislation
  • A proven ability to produce flawless monthly and full-year management and financial accounts
  • Experience of working with one of the main financial software systems (Sage a preference)
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Experience of working with different currencies and the issues that this raises
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • An ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a good team spirit
  • Online retail experience is preferable but not essential

ACS are recruiting for a Finance Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Finance Manager, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Finance Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Finance Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Finance Manager role you desire.