A hands-on accounts role leading the day-to-day finance function and providing clear, timely information to support business decisions
Our client is looking for a practical and dependable Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and lead a small accounts team. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys improving processes, maintaining strong financial control and turning accurate information into useful insight for the Managing Director and Board.
Duties:
• Lead, support and develop the accounts team, setting clear priorities and maintaining a high standard of service.
- Produce accurate monthly management accounts, review results for anomalies and explain key findings to the Managing Director and Board.
- Maintain the integrity of Xero and the ledgers, including bank, petty cash, credit card, balance sheet, WIP, accrual, prepayment and fixed asset reconciliations.
- Manage cash flow, prepare payment runs and authorise payments within agreed limits.
- Generate monthly payroll, including management of commissions, deductions, pensions, staff loans and statutory year-end reporting.
- Prepare and submit VAT and other HMRC returns accurately and on time.
- Ensure invoicing, expenses and supplier payments are completed accurately and to agreed deadlines.
- Work closely with the external accountant and provide clear schedules and supporting information for year-end and audit activity.
- Review relevant supplier contracts and identify sensible opportunities to control cost and reduce waste.
- Ensure the finance team follows company procedures and supports the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and relevant company policies.
Goals:
• Monthly management accounts completed by the 15th of the following month.
• Monthly invoicing completed by the fifth working day.
• Payroll, expenses, VAT and other statutory payments completed accurately and on time.
• Xero and supporting schedules kept current, reconciled and ready for review.
• The accounts team has clear priorities, effective processes and the support needed to perform well.
This is a successful, and extremely friendly company looking for a candidate who would enjoy the position long term.
Accounts/Finance Manager in Southend-on-Sea employer: The Coast Partnership Ltd Careers
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