Finance Manager - Rotherham, United Kingdom - Ask Recruiting Limited

Description

A rare opportunity arises for an experienced Finance Manager to join our clients growing company.

This role will entitle the holder to autonomy and ownership of this small company's accounts, as well as supporting the right candidate with self-development to further knowledge and experience.

The main purpose of this role will be to coordinate the day-to-day activities in a busy Electrical Engineering Consultancy and Training business.

You will be based in a small office with a tightknit team supervised by the Managing Director. Our clients work environment is a relaxed atmosphere with a friendly and supportive team.

Summary

The Finance Manager is responsible for:

• Assisting with day-to-day financial operations of the business, liaising with the management team.
• maintaining records for all transactions including accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank accounts, processing payroll and preparing financial statements.
• Liaising with the Board of Directors and preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports, assisting with budgeting, forecasting and auditing and liaising with internal company departments.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, and all transactions involved.
• Prepare and process invoices, payments, and other financial documents
• Credit Control using both written and verbal communication, providing customer service and support
• Monitor and reconcile bank, PDQ transactions and credit card accounts
• Preparation of vat returns, payment of corporation tax and PAYE.
• Processing and reconciliation of expenses and reimbursements for employees, including car mileage claims.
• Participate in payroll processes, providing information to the accountant to assist with payroll and P11D
• Identify and address account discrepancies.
• Be involved in the development and implementation of internal process controls with the team
• Assist with audits and other financial reviews
• Analyse financial data and prepare financial reports
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and other financial projections with the Managing Director
• Report on financial projections (e.g. liquidity and cash flow)
• Management of Customer online portals for uploading of invoices / payments etc.
• Ideally AAT Qualified with proven work experience as a Finance Manager/Administrator/Assistant or similar role
• Hands-on experience with accounting software – ESUK uses Sage 50 Accounts
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and charts and using financial Excel functions)
• Good understanding of bookkeeping procedures
• Time management and organization skills
• Confidentiality
• Well Organised and have a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent Communication Skills and strong customer focus.
• High energy and enthusiasm and be a strong team player.
• Keep ahead with Personal Development - Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organisations.

Roles & Responsibilities

· Manage accounts payable and receivable, and all transactions involved.

· Prepare and process invoices, payments, and other financial documents

· Credit Control using both written and verbal communication, providing customer service and support

· Monitor and reconcile bank, PDQ transactions and credit card accounts

· Preparation of vat returns, payment of corporation tax and PAYE.

· Processing and reconciliation of expenses and reimbursements for employees, including car mileage claims.

· Participate in payroll processes, providing information to the accountant to assist with payroll and P11D

· Identify and address account discrepancies.

· Be involved in the development and implementation of internal process controls with the team

· Assist with audits and other financial reviews

· Analyse financial data and prepare financial reports

· Prepare budgets, forecasts, and other financial projections with the Managing Director

· Report on financial projections (e.g. liquidity and cash flow)

· Management of Customer online portals for uploading of invoices / payments etc.

Requirements & Skills

· Ideally AAT Qualified with proven work experience as a Finance Manager/Administrator/Assistant or similar role

· Hands-on experience with accounting software – ESUK uses Sage 50 Accounts

· Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and charts and using financial Excel functions)

· Good understanding of bookkeeping procedures

· Time management and organization skills

· Confidentiality

Personal Development

· Well Organised and have a high level of attention to detail.

· Excellent Communication Skills and strong customer focus.

· High energy and enthusiasm and be a strong team player.

· Keep ahead with Personal Development - Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organisations.