Reed Finance are currently assisting a long established client in the Horsham area in the recruitment of a Finance Manager to cover maternity. Reporting to the FD this role will be responsible for the preparation of monthly accounts.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Authorise payments, payroll, expenses, and approve credit facilities.
- Oversee credit control and debtor management.
- Lead month-end processes including sales reporting, stock valuations, payroll, all journals, and manage the Fixed Asset Register.
- Prepare and review monthly Trial Balance, including P&L reconciliations and Management Accounts.
- Manage VAT returns, PAYE/NI, pension contributions, and reporting.
- Support annual audit, preparation of draft financial statements, and budgets.
- Reconcile bank accounts (including Euro account) and manage foreign currency purchases.
- Provide ad hoc financial reporting and operational cover of the Accounts team as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a similar role, either AAT qualified, actively studying ACCA, or qualified by experience.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads.
- Capable of producing a set of accounts independently.
- Effective at working both in a team and individually.
- Strong communication skills, capable of developing good relationships with all departments.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with financial or ERP systems is beneficial.
- A good understanding of all Microsoft Office software.
Benefits:
- Annual performance bonus.
- Full access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- 25 days annual leave (excludes bank holidays) + 1 day of for your birthday.
- Cycle to work scheme, save 25-39% on bikes & accessories.
- Discounted gift cards, save up to 10%.
An exciting opportunity to join this successful organisation so don’t delay apply now!