Job Scope: Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role within the Finance team, responsible for producing monthly management accounts whilst managing a Finance Assistant and supporting the Head of Finance on strategic initiatives and business partnering with non-finance stakeholders across the group. Roles and Responsibilities: * Produce monthly management accounts, with supporting commentary and variance analysis * Partner with budget holders to ensure clear understanding of financial performance and budget monitoring information * Manage VAT accounting processes effectively, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures * Review and strengthen financial controls on an ongoing basis, ensuring they remain robust and scalable and support the implementation of new digital ways of working * Monitor expenditure against budgets, providing timely and insightful analysis * Work closely with budget holders to support effective financial planning, forecasting and spend phasing * Provide guidance and support to team members where required * Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proactively identifying solutions and enhancing service delivery Required Qualifications and Aptitudes * Experience is key - experience in a similar Finance Manager or Management Accountant role preparing monthly management accounts and managing and delivering month-end processes * Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and financial practices * Confident and collaborative, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with senior stakeholders and as part of a team * Strong IT skills including Excel and other systems experience Employee benefits include * 25 days holiday * Pension scheme * Gym membership * Employee Discount Platform * £40,000 - £45,000 p.a
