Apointe Wokingham, England, United Kingdom
Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Finance Manager. This role is perfect for a qualified individual with experience in line management. The position has opened up due to an internal transition. Situated on the outskirts of Wokingham and Bracknell, this role offers a chance to become part of a fantastic team that we have a strong history with, known for consistently garnering positive feedback.
This role will partner with a number of senior stakeholders, overseeing the production of the monthly management accounts and providing valuable insight on business performance.
Up to £63,000 depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and deliver accurate and timely management information, ensuring compliance with internal deadlines and Group accounting policies (FRS102).
* Have strong technical understanding of revenue recognition.
* Maintain the integrity of revenue and cost accounting by preparing and posting journals, including accruals and prepayments, ensuring accurate GL processing and adherence to internal reporting guidelines.
* Conduct detailed P&L variance analysis, providing insightful commentary on revenues and costs to senior management and ensuring the accuracy of the P&L.
* Collaborate with Regional Directors to review and discuss their P&L performance.
* Identify and implement process improvements to drive greater efficiency, improve accuracy in the production of the management accounts, to meet the growing needs of the business, as agreed with management.
* Prepare, review, and approve multiple monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring prompt resolution of reconciling items and driving ongoing process improvements.
* Lead and manage a team, including staff development, training, and recruitment. Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and annual performance reviews.
* Support external audit processes by addressing queries and providing necessary documentation.
* Assist in completing returns for the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
* Approve adhoc bank payments.
* Liaise with the accounts payable department as needed to ensure invoices are accurately coded to the correct accounts.
* Contribute to the preparation of the annual departmental budget.
What are we looking for:
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Excellent organisational skills, able to re-prioritise in a changing environment.
* Intermediate Excel Skills.
* Excellent IT skills including experience of the Microsoft suite of products.
* Able to analyse and summarise high volumes of data.
* Able to communicate at all levels.
* Experience of D365.
* Have a clear understanding of FRS102 and revenue recognition.
* Knowledge of the property market and associated services.
* Experience of multi-site businesses with high volumes of data and cost centres.
* Knowledge of Divisional / Regional / Branch accounting.
* ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified.
What we can offer you:
* Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company.
* Market leading training and ongoing professional development.
* Supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Quarterly and yearly awards including trips abroad.
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
* Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service with the option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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