Interim Finance Manager

Job title: Interim Finance Manager Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 pa pro rata Location: Bath Reporting to: Head of Finance & Operations Hours: Part time (15wk) About our Client Our client is a fast-growing professional consultancy located on the outskirts of the beautiful historic city of Bath. They are looking to appoint a thorough and technically competent Interim Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance & Operations (HoFO) with running the accounts function. This is an exciting role for a proactive individual who has experience in an accountancy or other consultancy practice, is naturally attentive to detail and is keen to develop their skillset. There is a possibility of this role becoming permanent for the right candidate. Responsibilities The role will involve all aspects of the day to day running of the finance department, including providing efficient support to the HoFO and the Managing Director. Specifically, the role will include: Preparing the monthly management pack, including analysing any variances. Developing new and ad-hoc reports based upon briefs from the HoFO. Carrying out, and if need be introducing, processes that ensure the integrity and accuracy of the financial information, including reconciliation of accounts. Preparing month end figures, including posting regular journals and depreciation. Providing monthly payroll information to the external payroll operator, and review and approve their summary sheet. Post payroll journals and make employee payments using online banking. Liaising with external payroll provider to produce annual P11Ds. Entering supplier invoices and expenses onto Xero and set up payments using online banking. Raising monthly sales invoices, maintaining the sales ledger and managing debtor levels in line with business processes and policies Maintaining all the finance system (Xero) Preparation of quarterly VAT return. The Successful Applicant Ideally you will be a self-starter who is at least AAT level 4 qualified (QBE will be considered) with experience of preparing management accounts and processing information on the Sales and Purchase Ledgers. You will also: Have working knowledge of Xero Be thorough, accurate and precise Have a logical approach, asking 'how’, 'why’ and 'who’ Be able to prioritise and achieve deadlines Enjoy a dynamic, fast-moving environment Have a collaborative and open working style with a strong work ethic Be discreet and trustworthy Have strong numeracy and verbal and written communication skills Possess excellent IT skills in the Microsoft suite Please be aware that by applying through this job board your CV will be added to their database. Should you prefer, you can apply for this role direct via our website, artemisclarke.co.uk.? Artemis Clarke Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at artemisclarke.co.uk.