We’re working with a growing business in Harlow to recruit a Finance Manager, overseeing an Accounts Assistant and all Financial Operations. This role will be working closely with the Managing Director and looking to develop and improve processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee cashflow management, ensuring operational efficiency.
* Optimize supplier terms and manage credit control processes to maintain financial stability.
* Assist senior management in developing and implementing financial strategies.
* Coordinate with external accountants to ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
* Manage foreign exchange transactions and monitor currency requirements.
* Supervise accurate and efficient order processing, ensuring adherence to operational timelines.
* Utilize accounting software (e.g., Sage) to post and create invoices, credits, payments, and statements for customers and suppliers.
* Monitor customer accounts and perform credit control, including chasing overdue payments.
* Ensure supplier accounts are current and that payments are made promptly.
* Manage invoice discounting processes, including daily uploads and drawdowns.
* Reconcile bank, invoice discounting, and credit card accounts.
* Conduct month-end routines, including journal entries and financial reporting.
* Process sales and purchase orders, ensuring accurate documentation and organization of payments.
* Oversee supplier approvals, stock receipts, allocations, and shipping processes.
* Maintain and update budgets, analyzing variances and collaborating with management to address issues.
* Regularly update financial forecasts to identify cashflow requirements and ensure adequate funding.
* Monitor and manage foreign currency needs to meet operational demands.
Essential Criteria:
* Proven experience in a financial management role, ideally in a similar industry or environment.
* Preference on professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or in the process of completing such qualifications.
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