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Exceptional opportunity to join a fast paced rapidly developing business which seeks an equally dynamic and experienced Finance Manager, who working closely with the Executive Management will help to lead the business in a time of accelerated and sustained growth. We are looking for someone who is bright, enthusiastic, and eager to develop themselves further.
You will be joining a team of highly committed professionals, and as such the nature of this role requires an exceptional individual who will embrace our ethos and strengthen our team. Our culture communicates optimal performance, integrity, teamwork, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
The business therefore requires a special individual seeking a long–term career, not just a job.
This is a key position, and the suitable candidate will have strong Financial Management qualifications and suitably experienced in this type of role.
You must be capable of working independently in an exciting, fast–paced setting requiring initiative, strong organisation, flexibility, and the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and prioritize accordingly.
The role will evolve as the business continues to grow and you will be expected to welcome a culture of continuous improvement and development, both within your role and as part of your personal and professional capacity.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Managing, owning, and developing the Finance/Bookkeeping/Accounting function in a small dynamic team in our growing business to add financial value by analysing, controlling, and reviewing overhead costs.
Assisting and advising the Executive Management on financial objectives and milestones
General Accounting Management:
Monthly accounting record–keeping, and financial management reporting (Company PnL, BS and metrics).
Sales: Invoicing, debt collection, and costing (client, job, and service). Advising on terms and conditions of Sales.
Purchase/Procurement: Collection, matching, and processing payments. Advising on terms and conditions of Purchases.
Nominal ledger accounting: Journals, prepayments, depreciation, accruals, loans, WIP and advanced invoicing provisions.
Assets: Tangible and Intangible equipment, and company fleet bookkeeping.
Payroll: Liaising with HR and outsourced processing to process and amend monthly internal payroll.
HMRC: Taxes incorporation, Income, VAT, CIS, and other relevant functions.
Receivables/payables/cash management.
Expenses: Company and personal and credit card management.
Company Accounts: Reconciliations, profit, and loss reporting in balance sheet.
Financial Management:
Dealing with all company functions relating to HMRC.
Cash management: Manage and record company cash etc. such as petty cash.
Banking: Management, payments, transfers, and reconciliations
Forecasting, budgeting, assisting financial modelling and planning with relevant stakeholders.
Credit Control: Follow–up on pending payments, Credit checks etc.
Onboarding employees, suppliers, customers, and subcontractor's financial and accounting information
Constantly analysing, seeking, finding, and recommending cost–efficient ways to improve accounting and financial processes.
Key Requirements
Proven experience as a self–starter Financial Leader within the construction/contracting industry.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent plus other accounting and/or financial certifications such as AAT, ACCA, CFA will be an advantage
Excellent knowledge of Xero, MS Office (Especially Excel), CRM, simPRO, and/or similar software
Proven knowledge and experience of using GDPR and data confidentiality
Vast experience dealing with internal teams, and stakeholder management
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to details, organisational, priority management and leadership skills
Aptitude to learn new things
Deadline driven
Flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a small office of diverse people.
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