Finance Manager - Blackpool, United Kingdom - Simpson Judge Ltd

Simpson Judge Ltd
Simpson Judge Ltd
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Blackpool, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Group Finance Manager
Location - Blackpool
Salary - £36,000 DOE
Simpson Judge are working with rapidly expanding group of businesses within the entertainment sector, with offices based in Blackpool.

Responsibilities include:
Management

  • Oversee the production and documentation of accounting policies and procedures
  • Manage outsourced functions
  • Oversee the operations of the finance team
  • Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary companies including their control accounts and tracking codes around cost/sales centres to analyse departmental performance
  • Assist with special projects including capital investment analysis, funding, and investment proposals etc
  • Maintenance of the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
  • Coordinate and conduct monthly stocktakes with Accounts Assistant
  • Work with the COO and CEO to produce and monitor business, and departmental KPIs (Leading and Lagging KPIs)
  • Participate in weekly 121 meetings with the executive management team to analyse performance and the week/month lookahead.
Transactions and Reporting

  • Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
  • Ensure that supplier pricing is competitive and meets our financial budget without compromising our standards of operation
  • Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
  • Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
  • Maintain the chart of accounts
  • Support the business with cash control and cash flow forecasting
  • Weekly/Monthly forecasting of revenue and expenses
  • Preparation of weekly bank reconciliations
  • Oversee payroll including supervising payroll to move to an external supplier
  • Prepare VAT returns for all companies
  • Involvement with system enhancements projects
  • Preparation of weekly management information briefs/reports to operational departments
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Book monthly journals to include prepayments, accruals and accrued income.
  • Presentation of monthly accounts Board of Directors and further analysis as specified by the NED Chair.
  • Responsible for month end balance sheet reconciliations
What You Bring

  • Part qualified or finalist (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work to deadlines and motivated to achieve targets
  • Team player with flexible approach
  • Retail/hospitality experience desirable
  • Experience with Xero desirable
  • Advanced Excel preferred
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