Finance Manager

Role:
Finance Manager

Location:

Milton Keynes

Hours:

Full Time, Monday to Friday

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)

Important Information:

Previous experience as a Finance Manager or within a senior finance position is essential.
Experience managing or supervising a finance team is required.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, AAT qualified or degree educated is advantageous but not essential.
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Finance Manager to join our client's successful team on a permanent basis.

Who are we?

Our client is a well-established international organisation with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality services across the publishing and distribution sector. They pride themselves on creating a collaborative and supportive working environment where continuous improvement, innovation and professional development are encouraged.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing finance team where you'll work closely with the Financial Controller, leading transactional finance while taking ownership of financial reporting, compliance and process improvements.

Benefits

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience
Free on-site parking
Monday to Friday working hours
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to work for a successful international business
Career progression opportunities
Duties of a Finance Manager:

Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts, reports and financial information.
Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team, ensuring supplier invoices and employee expenses are processed accurately and on time.
Supervise the Accounts Receivable function, ensuring customer transactions are completed efficiently.
Maintain accurate financial accounting records and general ledger postings.
Prepare journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
Produce and maintain key financial control accounts.
Manage VAT reporting, Making Tax Digital submissions, VAT deferment processes and National Statistics reporting.
Prepare customer invoices, statements, credit notes and other financial documentation.
Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the UK and US finance teams.
Support external and internal audits, providing accurate financial information when required.
Review, improve and document finance processes and controls to support business growth.
Assist the Financial Controller with wider finance projects, reporting and business initiatives.
Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, company policies and financial best practice.
Lead, coach and support a small finance team, promoting a collaborative and high-performing culture.
What we would like from you:

Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar senior finance role.
Experience supervising or managing a finance team.
Good knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting standards.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience using computerised accounting systems (Oracle experience would be advantageous but is not essential).
Excellent analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
AAT qualified, degree educated or studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA would be advantageous.
If you are interested in this position, please apply today with your CV.

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