Finance Manager

**YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND NOT REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE OTHERWISE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WON’T BE PROCESSED**You must meet all the ‘essential criteria’ also for your application to be considered. An office based position, you must also be able to commute to the office location. Company details and job overview:Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist and dynamic food manufacturing business who are in a period of high growth. Based on the outskirts of Harrogate, reporting to the Finance director, this small but effective finance team are looking to add experince within the department in a role to provide progression and opportunity. Office based, this is a progressive business and will suit a commercially minded finance professional. Your new role as Finance Manager:As Finance Manager and senior Management Accountant you shall support the finance director in delivering accurate and timely financial information. You will own the preparation of management accounts, Factory reporting & variance analysis, manage and support the Accounts Assistant and assist with Budgeting & Forecasting. A role to add value you shall ensure accurate and efficient processing of weekly and monthly payroll. This is a crucial role in managing the business’ finance and helping make informed commercial decisions.Main role duties:• Support & Cover in absence, Accounts Assistant key tasks. (Sales Ledger, AP, Credit Control)• Management of Invoice Factoring facility• Variance analysis & discrepancies investigation• Processing of Weekly and Monthly Payroll• Daily, weekly & monthly Management Reporting• Balance sheet reconciliations & supporting schedules• Maintain & Update fixed asset register• Preparation of the monthly management accounts• Support the finance director with the preparation of year end statutory accounts & R&D submissions• KPI reporting• Cash flow forecasting• Support with budgeting & Forecasting Processes• Ensure compliance with internal controls & company policies• Assisting with any ad hoc tasks where required.Experience & Skills required to apply:Proven experience as a FM/Management Accountant or in a similar role within finance or accounting. Ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified you shall have strong knowledge of month-end process and ledger management principles. With excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting you shall have strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.This role is being managed by Darren Cadman from Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Aberdeen and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.