We are recruiting for a highly skilled and qualified Finance Manager. As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing key financial processes, reporting, and analysis. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will be essential in building effective relationships with internal stakeholders, such as the finance team, and external stakeholders including lenders, shareholders, suppliers, and local authorities.

You will bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach to financial management and process improvement, overseeing both management and financial accounting, as well as ensuring the successful completion of statutory reporting and audit requirements.

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Responsibilities:


Oversee the incorporation of purchase ledgers, sales ledgers and cash books.
Maintain accruals & prepayments and produce amortisation workings as needed.
Prepare management accounts reports, including analysis of actuals versus budget.
Supervise the preparation and submission of VAT and CIS returns.
Supervise the preparation of purchase invoices, non-supplier payments, and the issuing of invoices to customers.
Supervise the maintenance of cash books and loan schedules.
Prepare statutory accounts for the year-end audit process.
Produce supporting documentation and working papers for the year-end audit.
Liaise with the audit team during fieldwork and collaborate with the audit manager to ensure a smooth audit process.
Work with tax advisors in the preparation of corporation tax computations.
Present finance reports to shareholders during quarterly project board meetings.
Track and ensure compliance with project deliverables as set out by loan facility agreements.
Maintain financial and operating models and prepare accurate budgets and cash flow forecasts.Key Requirements:

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong understanding of financial and management accounting.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to challenge and develop financial explanations and arguments.
Proactive and able to identify and implement process improvements.
Experience in managing and preparing financial and management reports.
Experience with VAT, CIS, and corporation tax compliance is desirable.
Previous experience in managing audits and working closely with auditors.
Strong Excel skills and experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.What's on Offer:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
The chance to make a real impact in a growing company.

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