What you will be doing
You will be responsible for the effective running of the finance function reporting Group Management Accountant.
This role oversees all core financial processes including management accounts, invoicing, reconciliations and statutory reporting.
Your day to day will include:
Financial operations
Manage the core finance function including accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial administration.
Weekly responsibilities include:
- Chasing overdue invoices and resolving client invoice queries
- Processing and approving supplier invoices
- Reconciling bank account transactions
- Monitoring the finance mailbox and responding to finance queries
- Maintaining and reviewing the fixed asset register
Management accounts and reporting
Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting to support leadership decision-making.
Monthly responsibilities include:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Posting accruals, prepayments, depreciation and journals
- Preparing payroll journals
- Reviewing sales invoicing and deferred income recognition
- Completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations
- Producing management reports for operational and commercial teams
Financial planning and forecasting
Support longer-term financial planning and performance monitoring.
Responsibilities include:
- Support the Group Management Accountant with financial forecasting and budgeting
- Monitor entity-level financial performance against budget
- Provide operational commentary on performance variances
Financial control and compliance
Ensure financial processes remain accurate, compliant and well controlled.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
- Calculation of quarterly bonus payments
- Supporting year-end processes and statutory accounts preparation
- Liaising with external accountants regarding statutory reporting and corporation tax
Supporting the wider business
Work closely with internal colleagues to ensure financial processes operate efficiently and support operational activity.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting expense processing and payment where required
- Supporting improvements to financial systems and reporting processes
Working within the group finance structure
- The Finance Manager operates as part of the wider group finance function, ensuring entity-level financial reporting aligns with group reporting standards and timelines.
