Accountancy Recruit is partnering with a hardware/software developer, and supplier to the Care and Healthcare sectors, in the recruitment of an Interim Finance Manager for an initial 3-month contract, to start as soon as possible, based in Bournemouth. There is the possibility that this contract could become a permanent role. This is a sole charge role, responsible for the company’s accounting function and reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will maintain the day-to-day transactions and financial management, month end closure and reporting. This is a commercial role with a key focus on streamlining and documenting the financial processes since a recent system change. Responsibilities: Day to day management of the purchase and sales ledgers Account reconciliations and dealing with queries Credit control; chasing outstanding payments, preparing aged debtors’ reports and allocation of payments to accounts Bank reconciliations Calculation of VAT returns Preparing month end journals; review and summarise financial statements, KPIs, variance analysis, cash flow analysis, general ledger balances, AR and AP aging reports Preparing month end stock reports and analysis Month end P&L reports Weekly cashflow forecasting Reporting on financial performance against previous periods Assisting with evaluating and tracking risk and opportunities Supporting the continuous monitoring and review of service contracts Reporting on financial performance against previous periods Assisting in testing and implementing new finance features on the ERP system Providing support to operational colleagues and other stakeholders, including improving financial acumen and awareness Delivering to reporting times, maintaining the accuracy of all journals Streamlining and documenting the financial processes Requirements & Skills Part qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT or Qualified by Experience Demonstrate strong technical / systems ability and an aptitude to self-learn. Strong Excel, ERP and analytical skills High level of organisation and time management The ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders Remuneration Salary - £35 – 45,000 pa pro rata Hours – 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. 37.5-hour week. Flexible start and finish times 25 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata Hybrid / flexible working arrangements Auto Enrolment pension Health insurance Car parking