Finance Manager

Your new company

A standout, market-leading business in Bath is seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to join the team.

Your new role

Working as part of a small team, you will have responsibility for all company financial matters and will be reporting directly to the Group Finance Director and Board of Directors.Key responsibilities will include :

Preparation of detailed monthly management accounts by location and for the company as a whole

Preparation of accounts year-end pack for the company's external accountants

Providing a month-end Management Information pack including Profit and Loss variance Analysis, KPIs, sales base analysis cost analysis

Preparation of annual budgets & forecasts

Cash management and forecasting

Overall responsibility for payroll (approximately 50 staff)

Preparation of VAT returns and filing

Working with and supporting the senior management team

Supervising and supporting an accounts assistant

What you'll need to succeed

This is a hands-on role; you will be enthusiastic and willing to take ownership of the finance function and lead from the front with a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will :

Be used to working in a small team environment within the SME sector.

Proven experience in an accounting role, with excellent attention to detail, and have the ability to work alone as well as part of a team.

Experience of Xero, Sage and Microsoft packages and Payroll would be advantageous.

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