Finance Manager

Finance ManagerNear Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire£60,000 - £70,000 + BonusFantastic opportunity to join this progressive circa £60M t/o market leading business during a period of sustained growth. The business is well funded with ambitious growth plans which has created an opportunity for a Finance Manager to work closely with the CFO in what will effectively be the No.2 role in finance.The role would suit a Qualified finance professional (ACA / ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA) who has progressed their career within a management accounting environment and is seeking a step up in responsibility or a Qualified Accountant from practice seeking a move into industry who has experience of Accounts Preparation, Management Accounts, VAT, etc. / has been seconded to a client and therefore has industry experience …..rather than straight from Audit / Tax.Whilst predominately responsible for Management Accounting and Financial Reporting the role is broader in the sense that there is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in other areas including Commercial Analysis and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).We are seeking someone who is comfortable working within an SME business where the nature of the work is broad in its nature, ranging from reconciliations, journals and month-end to budgeting, forecasting and working with Auditors at Year-End.Responsibilities include:* Management and development of a small finance team circa 5.* Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments and other journals as required.* Review all acting entries ensuring corrections are made and costs correctly posted.* Assist with Budgets and Forecasts. Variance Analysis and commentary.* Adhoc analysis around pricing, margin, sales and KPI reporting packs.* Delivery of Monthly Management Accounts, Board Packs, Periodic forecasts, Year-end and other reporting requirements.* System development as required, to ensure the accountancy system functions move efficiently and effectively.* Maintenance of General Ledger systems.* Ensure all Finance processes are documented to enable sharing of knowledge and enable other members of the team to support each other.* Ensure statutory and audit requirements are met and schedules for auditors are prepared.* Supporting statutory reporting and acting as a key contact with Auditors.To Apply Applicants MUST meet the following criteria please.* Fully Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA* Must have previous experience of Month-End reporting and assisting Auditors at year end, Balance Sheet, VAT etc…* Must have a good technical accounting background within Financial / Management Accounting.* Advanced Excel skills.* Must live within a sensible commuting time (30 Mins) to Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire and be able to work 3-4 days in the office (Ideally 4).* The office is NOT located near public transport links and therefore applicants will need to be a car driver.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration