Finance Manager - London, United Kingdom - Simply 360 Search Ltd

Simply 360 Search Ltd

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client, an independent branding and communications agency based in London Bridge, has an opening for qualified Finance Manager to join their finance team.

The role will be on a hybrid basis.

As the Finance Manager you will undertake a variety of finance and HR duties, including all aspects of the purchase and sales ledger functions.

It will include annual accounting tasks such as budgets, reforecast and annual accounts preparation for the auditors.

The role also includes responsibility for the administrative HR function, which includes all aspects of onboarding and offboarding employees, assisting with day-to-day administration matters such as salary increases, managing absence records etc.

Key areas of responsibility

General Finance

Day to day running of accounting functions
Preparation of all analysis and journals on a monthly basis
Management of purchase and sales ledger and credit control function
Develop/maintain control processes
Preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts
Implementing strong financial controls to safeguard the assets of the Company and to increase return to the shareholders
Work with the CEO to create annual business plans, backed up by financial and commercial insight into the company's previous and forecasted performance
Monitoring and assessing the company's performance against budgets and targets
Responsibility for the working capital management and cash flow forecasting and highlighting any shortfalls to the Board in a timely manner
Acting as an escalation point for the business
Cash book reconciliation
Maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations
Responsible for credit checks on customers and suppliers
Responsibility for maintaining the purchase order system
Responsible for the employee expenses system
Maintenance of fixed asset registers
Preparation of VAT returns
Preparation of the monthly payroll with the outsourced payroll bureau
Responsible for the development, input and output of the finance processes
Reviewing the company's activities and looking for new or more effective ways for the company to achieve its objectives
Attend weekly finance meetings providing a summary to the CEO (and other relevant parties) of the work in progress ledger balance for all clients
Prepare financial reporting including producing monthly management accounts and year end
Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation relevant to the Company

Human Resources

Maintain all personnel records & contracts of employment
Maintain holiday and other absence records
Prepare and process staff payroll with the assistance of our outsourced payroll bureau
Manage and review the company's healthcare and benefits schemes to ensure they remain bestinclass and financially economical
Process employer and employee pension contributions
Review, verify and pay employee expenses
Coordinate all employment references (obtaining and providing)
Maintain relevant insurance policies for the business (building, contents, equipment, professional indemnity, employee liability, public liability, directors & officers liability etc.)
Review overheads and source alternatives to help manage and reduce the company's costs

Professional qualifications

Ideally you will be ACCA/ACA qualified with 4 years PQE with previous experience of working as a 'hands-on' finance manager and a proficient MS Office user with strong Excel skills.

Familiarity with platforms such as Bamboo, Synergist and Xero would also be helpful.

If this sounds like you then please send us your CV now