FINANCE MANAGER
Reports to: Financial Controller
JOB PURPOSE/PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Accurate and timely reflection of the business activities according to the agreed accounting standards
Identifying areas of strengths and improvement opportunities KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Preparation & completion of the accounting month end process with the output of management accounts & variance analysis.
Prepare & process all month end journals, such as Prepayments/accruals/depreciation.
Monthly reconciliation and closing of COS, absorption & post related entries.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations – FA, Inventory & Intercompany.
Maintain fixed asset register.
Preparation of weekly 13-week cashflow forecast.
Preparation of labour efficiency reporting.
Preparation and execution of Qtly cost roll process (materials, labour & overheads).
Preparation and submission of statutory returns (VAT).
AX System maintenance – WO close (daily), FX rates, period close.
Year end audit – assist in the preparation of year end audit file.
Payroll – Support the internal processing performed on Sage payroll
Pensions – Support to internal processing of pension administration ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Qualified or Part - Qualified (In final year of exams)
5+ years accounting experience – preparation of a trail balance & management accounts
Advanced Excel skills – vlookups, iferror, graphs etc
ERP System understanding – Microsoft AX Dynamics used DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
5+ years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
5+ years’ experience within a manufacturing company.
Working with multi-currency transactions. QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified or Part qualified (In final year of exams)
IT skills
Advanced excel skills PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Ability to work accurately to committed timelines
High level of organisational and planning skills
Problem solving and analytical capability
Would suit someone previously within an accountancy practice looking to move into Industry. Excellent salary and benefits package