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Greenwell Gleeson
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Leicester, Leicestershire
Group Finance Manager
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £40,000 per annum |
Overview
greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a independently owned, award winning Financial Services organisation based in Leicester. We are looking for a Group Finance Manager who has experience working in an SME environment to take full control of the finance department, reporting directly into the CFO. Role Responsibilities To be responsible for the day to day running of the accounts department to cover all aspects of the accounting function and associated administrative matters To manage a team of 4 staff ensuring that strong leadership is provided Manage cash on a day to day basis including the preparation of rolling cash flow forecasts Month end accounts preparation to include journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations Preparation of monthly management accounts pack together with related reporting requirements for presentation to the board Year end accounts preparation and liaising with auditors To oversee the payroll function including monthly salary payments Prepare monthly reconciliations between the operational systems and financial accounts Preparation of monthly reports to identify detailed management information to improve performance Assist the directors with preparation of budgets and forecasts Preparation and filing of VAT Returns Candidate Requirements Experienced accountant with at least 5 years' experience in a similar role A team player with a positive attitude, and hands on approach to get the job done Previous experience in a similar financial role within an SME business Sage accounts experience preferred Good all-round accounting skills and knowledge Be able to work on their own initiative with an accurate, logical and concise approach Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with all levels within the organisation Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to develop, implement, improve and follow systems and procedures, and an attention to detail Advanced Excel skills