Finance Manager

Location: Ewell

Optimum Recruitment Group are proud to be working exclusively for an SME business based in Leeds who are looking to appoint a Finance Manager. You must be qualified with good PQE and ideally some commercial finance experience. You will be responsible for:
Coaching and managing direct reports Being a proactive member of the Senior Management Team, providing advice, analysis and insight to the SMT, to achieve our growth plans and budgets. Manage the finance function ensuring all requirements are completed accurately and on time: the preparation and review ofmonthly management accounts update weekly production revenue plan and forecast. prepare annual budgets. responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of updating financial records.

providing accurate information for the processing of payroll and create templates to calculate commissions payments. ensure all suppliers are paid promptly. complete VAT and other company returns. preparation and review of statutory accounts. Contribute positively to improving the financial and operating performance of the company through: provision of Management information and finance KPIs, including creating client profitability reports and other ad hoc analysis.

improving month end processes, reducing time spent by the team to create efficiencies. including identifying areas for cost savings. Liaise with auditors and advisers regarding statutory compliance matters or other events. The successful candidate will: 5 years ACA / ACCA/ CIMA qualified Have excellent excel skills Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills Be personable and able to build strong candidate and colleague rapports Highly organised with the ability to multi-task Have akeen attention to detail Able to analyse and present data Have a positive attitude ready to work in a busy environment The role would suit a strong Financial / Management or Group Accountant looking for their first Finance Manager opportunity.

An amazing opportunity to add value to the business. Salary up to c £58,000 plus benefits.