Finance Manager

My client is a leading firm within the construction industry and is looking for either:

- Accounts Payable

- Finance Manager

- Financial Controller

- Accountant.

This is an exciting oppertunity for someone looking for a 4 day per week office based position, with the option of 1 day per week on top from home OR in the office if prefered.

The role:

• Responsible for processing of all bookkeeping transactions in line with the finance procedures and deadlines set including payments, invoices, income and receipts.
• Maintaining an overview of the nominal ledger raising any queries or ambiguities with the finance director
• Manages the reconciliation of the supplier statements within the financial system and any escalated queries are resolved
• Responsible for the filing of periodic reconciled VAT and CIS returns in line with the required procedures
• Maintain and report the overview of the creditors ledger monthly to the Finance Director and follow up any actions required
• Process periodic payment runs for suppliers and subcontractors in line with approved invoices from the Finance Director
• Undertake ad hoc payment runs as requested by Directors ensuring all paperwork is correct and filed appropriately
• Maintain and report the overview of the debtors ledger raising any debtors over 60 days and implement the procedures to manage bad debtors
• Responsible for undertaking credit control procedures in line with the financial timetable
• Responsible for verifying the accuracy of accounts and alerting the Finance Director of errors
• Work closely with the FD to prepare the short term cash flow forecasts

Where required support the Purchase Ledger Clerk with the logging of purchase invoices.

Software:

Sage

Outlook / Microsoft package

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience of historic bookkeeping procedures up to trial balance
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organised and can work to scheduled deadlines
• Good excel skills and other Microsoft products
• Accountancy qualification up to ACCA applied skills level or equivalent accounting experience
• Proficient in the use of Sage 50 accounts software
• Can work independently or part of a team
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and International Accounting Standards
• High ethical, professional and confidentiality standards

Benefits:

- Competitive salary

- Flexible Working

- A very friendly and fun team

- Great career progression

- Oppertunity for excess earnings

much more!