Finance Manager

Location: Kentish Town

FINANCE MANAGER

CENTRAL LONDON (OFFICE BASED)

£60,000 to £65,000 + BONUS + BENEFITS

** IMMEDIATE START ASAP*
* THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're partnering with a growing SME business in London that's looking to recruit a Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager or experienced Management Accountant who is looking for a standalone role with full responsibility for the finance function. Reporting directly to the Directors, you'll oversee everything from transactional finance through to Management Accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow, and statutory compliance.

This an ideal opportunity for a Finance Manager or Management Accountant with previous SME experience who enjoys taking ownership and driving continuous improvement.

THE FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:

As the standalone Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end finance function, including:

Producing monthly Management Accounts and presenting financial information to the Directors
Managing the day-to-day finance function across the business
Hands-on management of a high value, low volume, Sales Ledge & Purchase Ledger
Processing supplier payments, customer receipts, and bank reconciliations
Managing cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning
Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the general ledger
Preparing and submitting VAT Returns
Managing Month-End and Year-End processes, including liaising with external accountants
Maintaining fixed asset and prepayment schedules
Producing management reports and financial analysis using Xero and Excel
Using Excel to prepare reports, forecasts, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial analysis
Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting, and finance processes
Acting as the business's standalone finance professional and trusted finance partner
THE PERSON:

Experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Company Accountant, or Finance Controller with full finance responsibility, within an SME environment.
Experience producing Management Accounts within an SME environment
Qualified by Experience (QBE) or studying towards an accounting qualification
Strong knowledge of budgeting, cashflow forecasting, VAT Returns, Month-End, Year-End, and financial reporting
Previous experience using Xero is highly desirable
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial reporting
A proactive, hands-on individual who enjoys taking ownership and improving finance processes

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV for this Finance Manager / Management Accountant opportunity via the advert for immediate consideration.

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