Head of Finance in London

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Potensis Selection is a specialist recruiter working in the construction & property space. Based in London Bridge, close to Borough Market and Flat Iron Square, we work with the major players in the UK house building sector. With 25 years of trading behind us, we are the go-to partner for our clients when they look to hire the best in sector talent.

Reporting to the Board, this is a hands-on role, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations as well as all financial recording and reporting. The ideal candidate must be able to work under their own initiative, with the drive and passion to meet targets and deadlines, as well as keep abreast of changing requirements. You will need to be tenacious in your approach but capable of building strong relationships, both internally and externally, adopting a calm and professional approach at all times.

• Oversee the monthly & weekly payroll, including management of other Finance members.
• Prepare all financial reporting, including management and statutory accounts, budgeting and forecasting.
• Produce weekly management information and KPIs.
• Maintain up-to-date overhead cost analysis.
• Managing other personal financial aspects for the MD.
• Monitor cash flow and funding availability, including production of regular forecasts.
• Oversee all fiscal and fiduciary duties including corporate tax, VAT, etc.
• Calculate and process internal company payroll, prepare and submit payroll returns to HMRC.
• Manage purchase ledger and payment of supplier invoices.
• Control development, operation and delivery of all regulatory and compliance requirements, to include filing of statutory and tax returns.
• Maintain the nominal ledger and chart of accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review and process employee expense claims.
• Manage the company pension scheme.
• Administer company credit cards.
• Manage other operational non-financial areas of the business as necessary.
• Other ad-hoc projects, working with other members of the Finance team, as and when required.

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Previous experience of producing management accounts and cash flow forecasting / analysis essential.
• Working knowledge of payroll processing including PAYE and National Insurance.
• An understanding of the Construction Industry Scheme would be an advantage.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• SME experience preferred, but not essential.
• Exposure to a high volume payroll and credit control is desirable.
• Willing to challenge the status quo and generate ideas for improvement.
• A hands-on approach is essential.
• Flexibility in this role is imperative.
• This is an office-based role.

Overall, you must be an excellent communicator, possess a target-orientated attitude, be willing to get stuck in and roll up your sleeves, and enjoy working as part of a small but busy team.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting and Construction