Optimum Recruitment Group are proud to be working exclusively for an SME business based in Leeds who are looking to appoint a Finance Manager.
You must be qualified with good PQE and ideally some commercial finance experience.
You will be responsible for:
- Coaching and managing direct reports.
- Being a proactive member of the Senior Management Team, providing advice, analysis and insight to the SMT, to achieve our growth plans and budgets.
- Manage the finance function ensuring all requirements are completed accurately and on time:
- the preparation and review of monthly management accounts
- update weekly production revenue plan and forecast.
- prepare annual budgets.
- responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of updating financial records.
- providing accurate information for the processing of payroll and create templates to calculate commissions payments.
- ensure all suppliers are paid promptly.
- complete VAT and other company returns.
- preparation and review of statutory accounts.
- Contribute positively to improving the financial and operating performance of the company through:
- provision of Management information and finance KPI’s, including creating client profitability reports and other ad hoc analysis.
- improving month end processes, reducing time spent by the team to create efficiencies.
- including identifying areas for cost savings.
- Liaise with auditors and advisers regarding statutory compliance matters or other events.
The successful candidate will:
- 5+ years ACA / ACCA/ CIMA qualified.
- Have excellent excel skills.
- Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Be personable and able to build strong candidate and colleague rapports.
- Highly organised with the ability to multi-task.
- Have a keen attention to detail.
- Able to analyse and present data.
- Have a positive attitude ready to work in a busy environment.
The role would suit a strong Financial / Management or Group Accountant looking for their first Finance Manager opportunity. An amazing opportunity to add value to the business.
Salary up to c£58,000 plus benefits.