Finance Manager

 

Description:

The successful candidate will control the full finance function as a one-person department.

General book-keeping:

· Reconciling the bank feed daily using Sage One accounting software

· Complete any required new supplier checks

· Complete any required new purchaser credit checks and determine credit allowance

 

Accounts Payable duties:

· Monitor cash flow effectively and proactively looking at reducing company costs where possible.

· Have a weekly meeting ahead of any pay run with company Directors in regard to upcoming out goings

· Complete a contractor and supplier pay run weekly ensuring funds paid are in line with cash flow allowances as well as being within a timely manner of invoice due dates

· Provide remittance advice where required

 

Accounts Receivable duties:

· Raise a small number of regular invoices weekly

· Contact any debtors regarding payment, record any response, escalate to debt collection agency where required

 

Payroll:

· Manage weekly and 4 weekly pay run duties for all employees

· Upload required information to the pension scheme

· Complete all of these actions on Sage and submit relevant reports to HMRC

 

Accounting documentation:

· Monthly Cash Flow Forecasts

· Produce monthly reconciled profit and loss and balance sheets

· Provide financial ‘snapshot’ reports weekly

· Monitor VAT and HMRC requirements in line with the financial quarters / tax year and communicate these dates and position regularly to upper management.

· Accurately produce and monitor P&L reports across the company including team member profits, assets, individual projects etc

· System development throughout the entirety of the financial systems utilising already in use CRM systems

· Advise on future purchases validity based on financial analysis

· Work alongside our accountant

· Communicate directly with clients in regard to any payment / invoice queries

· Actively look to save the company money regularly by tracking spending and looking at possible reductions i.e. – fuel card rates, gas hire rates, purchasing in bulk etc.

Other Ad-hoc duties:

· Be willing to take on additional duties such as 3-year plan, HR, System development and segmental reporting to support the rapid expansion.

 

Experience/essential qualities:

· Must have experience working in a small or medium sized businesses.

· Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

· A good understanding of project accounting in a similar industry where projects are carried out (construction etc).

· The successful applicant is likely to have experience of project accounting, for example in the construction industry or similar sectors where projects are carried out.

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices

· Proficient in financial analysis and forecasting techniques

· Excellent understanding of accrual accounting principles

· Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Proficient in using financial software and tools