Finance Manager in Bideford

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been exclusively reengaged by a past client, a highly successful and well respected bespoke services company operating throughout the UK. This is a business with superb environmental and eco-focussed credentials and also one with a fantastic reputation for long term staff retention and development. It is also a business that is experiencing significant growth and has a number of interesting expansions projects on the horizon - a fantastic opportunity for a candidate that seeks career progression (the subject of progression to Finance Director was mentioned more than once in our briefing)!

This role is offered as a full time, permanent contract and the company also promotes flexible and hybrid working, with up to three days per week working remotely for those that require it.

This will be a broad ranging and interesting opportunity where the Finance Manager will assume key responsibility for the company’s day-to-day financial controls whilst working closely alongside the business directors and department heads. Supported by a friendly, passionate and highly experienced team, the role represents a great opportunity for an ambitious individual who seeks to broaden their skills and experiences.

Key responsibilities to include:

• Acting as the finance number one for the business, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations
• Supervise and mentor a team of three transactional focussed colleagues
• Production of management accounts for presentation with commentary to the directors
• Budget forecasting
• Bank reconciliations
• Authorising supplier payment runs
• Cashflow and income monitoring
• HMRC submissions
• Monthly payroll operations to include employee pensions
• Preparation of annual balance sheet
• VAT preparation and submission
• Liaison with Chartered Accountants and key stakeholders

For this role we’re searching for an experienced Finance Manager, Management Accountant or perhaps an Assistant Accountant looking to step-up, with solid end-to-end accounting experience, ideally (though not essentially), gained within a fast paced manufacturing/services environment. Applicants will ideally be qualified AAT as a minimum, but those with demonstrable vocational experience will be given equal consideration. The business promotes a modern working environment making the most of current technology; this role would suit a candidate with strong IT aptitude and excellent skills in the use of MS Excel and digital accounting tools. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact across all departments of the business so excellent communication skills required in addition to the ability to supervise and develop an enthusiastic team.

For further details, including a detailed role specification, please contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith quoting reference JVS10064 ASAP. Applicants can expect a smooth, efficient and friendly interview process.