Finance Manager

GB Solutions ,
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Finance Manager Cheltenham Competitive Salary A rare opportunity has arisen for you to join a dynamic business and local success story as their Finance Manager. Working closely with the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will prepare monthly management accounts, under the overall direction of the Finance Director. The successful Finance Manager will lead a small finance team incorporating accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash book, inventory and payroll. You will need to provide clear direction, creating ownership and driving high performance. Responsibilities: Timely and accurate preparation of monthly journals and reconciliations Carry out month-end and year-end closure procedures for ledgers Support Head of Finance with the preparation and ongoing management of budgets and forecasts Monthly budget meetings with budget-holders Preparation and maintenance of accounting records Oversee the management of payroll, debtors, creditors, inventory, cash book and VAT Ensure compliance with statutory accounting responsibilities to include PAYE, VAT, Intrastat reporting and EC VAT reclaims Provide vision leadership and direction to the finance team to ensure the efficient and effective day to day management of the department Conduct regular reviews of internal processes to ensure efficiency and compliance with company policy Provide internal stakeholders with relevant financial information to support them in making informed decisions which support the business strategy Oversee and authorise supplier payments Skills/ Experience: Part qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA desirable but not essential Proven experience within a finance team Excellent numeracy & literacy skills Advanced Excel skills, ability to work with lookups and pivot tables Experience of managing teams and establishing effective performance measures GB Finance is your specialist in Accountancy and Financial Services recruitment. We hire across a vast range of roles including Banking, Insurance & Risk, Investment & Wealth and Accounting & Finance. Based off the M5 between Cheltenham and Gloucester, we manage finance jobs in Gloucestershire and the Southwest including Bristol, Swindon, Cirencester, Oxford, Reading, Birmingham and South Wales. Specialists in permanent recruitment, we also provide temporary, interim and fixed term solutions. We are committed to working to the highest possible standards for our candidates and clients.