Finance Administrator (Dutch) in St Albans

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the whole firm. Working through the internal Finance team, you will be expected to secure robust financial control, provide accurate reporting and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. In this way, you will help provide financial guidance to senior management with timely, high-quality insights to drive performance, profitability and sustainable growth.

Financial Control and Reporting:

• Review the monthly management accounts, and prepare reports for partner meetings and the management committee.
• Manage and oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner.
• Ensure all reporting from their practice management software, CCH, is accurate and reconciled.
• Responsibility for ensuring all accounting and calculations required to maintain partner capital accounts are completed timely and accurately, as well as all necessary reporting.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, and coordinate and manage the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Performance:

• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support business decision-making, including regular flash reporting and KPIs for partners.
• Oversee the credit control function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances, accurate debtor reporting, and effective processes to minimise overdue accounts.
• Maintain and manage their banking relationship with HSBC to ensure smooth and efficient banking operations.
• Oversee client accounts in line with the ICAEW client money regulations, ensuring that all client funds are handled and recorded accurately.
• Work closely with HR to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, including managing employee benefits and deductions.
• Ensure all payroll-related reporting and compliance requirements are met.
• Support tax planning and compliance for the group.
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance department.
• On an ongoing basis, lead, mentor, and develop the internal finance team.
• Support succession planning and continuous improvement within the finance function.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls.
• Work with the project team looking to ensure that CCH is fit for purpose.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to partners and senior leadership supporting the work of the COO.
• Support with the financial details of strategic initiatives the COO is being required to work on for the partnership.
• Provide financial input into business planning and decision-making with key stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with a minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, and at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.