My client is currently seeking a permanent Finance Manager for their Crediton location. The successful candidate will have worked in a similar role within Manufacturing and be able to hit the ground running. This is a permanent, stable position within a growing local company.
Job Description:
* Provide line management and leadership of the Finance team.
* Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback.
* Maintain, control and optimise the ERP system for all financial and business processes.
* Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations.
* Prepare timely monthly management accounts for the company accountants.
* Review DME monthly management accounts in accordance with accounting policies.
* Manage company cash flow through monitoring transactions and by reviewing analysis to improve cash management in the company.
* Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported. This includes sales, purchases, payroll and all nominal ledgers.
* Manage Credit Control ensuring there are customer credit checks, setting credit limits, monitoring of aged debts and collection of outstanding amounts.
* Manage Finance team routine activities including payroll generation, staff expenses, P11Ds, PAYE settlement agreements and reconciliations. Ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations.
* Maintain control accounts including Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, PAYE and VAT.
* Provide technical support and advice to all on-site companies regarding VAT and PAYE.
* Develop and improve financial systems and management information.
* Prepare annual statutory accounts documentation for audit purposes.
* Maintain internal controls across the business and maintain a culture of process improvement.
* Assist the Head of Finance to coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures.
* Maintain a safe and secure work environment.
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
* Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
* Assist Head of Finance on projects including costing, integration with new ERP system, and improving processes.
Person Specification:
* An Accountant with significant experience in fulfilling the complete range of financial management processes.
* An understanding of the complexities of finance management, ideally with some experience within the manufacturing sector.
* A strong IT skill set is essential including previous experience of Information Systems Management, in which you will have gained knowledge of ERP system implementation and optimisation.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Critical thinking, sound problem-solving skills, analytical skills and use of initiative.
* Experience in effectively managing a small team.
* Strong personal organisation skills are required with experience in meeting regular accounting deadlines.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an employment agency for this vacancy.
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