Finance Manager

My client are one of the UK's leading design, fit out and office refurbishment businesses. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager/Bookkeeper fully office based in their impressive offices in Aldershot 9am to 5pm. Established for over 37 years and are a nationwide firm of consultants specialising in the business office sector. We can offer full training on our services plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career within the business. The role will be based at our Aldershot Office Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm, we have free parking and can offer a professional working environment.

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Managing Directors. The Bookkeeper/Finance Manager will be expected to make a significant contribution to the strategic development of the Company through the application, insight and analysis of the Management information produced.

Duties and Responsibilities - Finance

• Budgetary Planning necessary to support the annual growth and profitability of the company. All Budgetary Planning will be confidential and undertaken in conjunction with the Directors to assist them in all commercial decisions necessary to ensure the annual growth and profitability of the company.
• Setting and agreeing financial parameters to monitor the monthly performance and profitability of the company. Reviewing and monitoring overhead costs and ensuring we are getting best value for money.
• Provide the Directors with weekly and monthly cash-flow forecasts prepared using the latest updated Sales forecast information obtained from the business development team.
• Working with the company's accounts and providing information for the preparation of Management and end of year accounts.
• Responsible for dealings and relationships with Banks and providers of any external financing and show knowledge of financial instruments as well as keeping abreast of the latest and most appropriate financing alternatives available.
• Overall responsibility for all Regulatory Tax compliance and reporting; The Business Manager is expected to have knowledge of financial and tax related matters and also to make certain that a monitoring system is in position to ensure that compliances are in place.
• Assist the Directors with all Business Planning and be responsible for the preparation of all financials relating to Business Planning.
• Experience in monthly payroll, including, Pensions, CIS, National Insurance and Tax deductions.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• We are seeking an ambitious and motivated individual who is keen to meet the challenges of contributing to a dynamic, fast past environment.
• The Business Manager will possess strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Versatile personality with good problem-solving skills.
• Build trust and credibility as well as fit into our company culture and values.
• Strong IT Literacy, Microsoft and XERO Accounts in particular. Must have experience of XERO Accounts. Experience with Project Management in XERO beneficial.
• Hands on approach and proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Critical thinking and good analytical skills.
• Experience working in a small to medium sized business to comprehend the full reporting process.
• Ability to demonstrate ownership of significant areas of work is very important.
• The ability to combine strategic and analytical perspectives with a pragmatic approach. Also, the ability to keep focus on day-to-day performance whilst simultaneously pursuing longer term opportunities.
• Effective communicator both with finance and non-finance professionals.
• Strong statutory accounting and consolidation experience.