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Finance Operations Manager

Employer
Page Personnel
Location
England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
Salary
£40000 - £50000 per annum
Closing date
Oct 2, 2020

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Job Role
Finance Manager
Sector
Education & Training
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

A brilliant opportunity for a Finance Operations Manager to join an organisation in the higher education sector. The successful applicant will be responsible for transactional processes within the department on a day to day basis, providing and interpreting financial information as required.

Client Details

Page Personnel are representing an organisation in the higher education sector with a brilliant opportunity to join their finance department as a Finance Operations Manager.

Description

Responsibilities of the role include:

  • To manage the operational (transactional) processes within the Finance Office on a day to day basis, providing and interpreting financial information as required.
  • To be responsible for the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes including the receipt of student funding.
  • To be responsible for the payroll process including effective liaison with HR.
  • To be responsible for the preparation and submission of statutory returns, including but not limited to VAT and other HMRC returns, pension related returns, etc.
  • To develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations such as the Inland Revenue
  • To be the key contact for internal and external Auditors, in conjunction with the Finance Manager - Analysis & Reporting, ensuring that accurate information is collated and provided in line with agreed timescales.
  • To lead on the day to day management of the pension arrangements.
  • To manage the day to day aspects of the insurance arrangements.
  • To be responsible for identifying potential risks and ensuring the integrity and suitability of the control mechanisms in order to ensure the probity of all financial transactions.
  • To contribute to the formulation of strategic and long-term business plans and manage specific projects as allocated by the Head of Finance, engaging with key stakeholders across the University as necessary.
  • To attend key internal and external networks and committees as required, to maintain relevant knowledge and ensure a culture of continuous improvement in the department.

Profile

Candidates wishing to apply to the role should:

  • Have previously worked in a similar role
  • Have previously managed a team of finance employees
  • Have knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Have the ability to build internal and external relationships
  • Have knowledge of Payroll (desirable)

Job Offer

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary paying between £40,000-£50,000 dependent on previous experience.

Also on offer is a generous benefits package including a generous holiday entitlement and on top of the usual Bank Holidays, are closed for an additional seven days (including between Christmas and the New Year). You will also have the option to utilise the buying holiday scheme which allows employees to purchase up to an additional week of annual leave.

There is also a defined pension contribution + Employee Assistance Programme + on-site health checks + weekly mindfulness sessions + on-site fitness centre with reduced membership prices + other employee benefits.

Company

When it comes to recruiting and placing part qualified (PQ) accountants and transactional finance candidates, Page Personnel gets the job done. We have 200 specialist recruitment consultants who know the finance market inside out and can help you to find the right role or the right candidate for your specific requirements. As part of a network of 21 countries we’re also able to offer global insight and access to international candidates.

We maintain close links with institutions like CIMA and ACCA, so it’s a market we fully understand. Our expertise also extends to areas like credit control, accounts payable and payroll and graduate recruitment. 

 

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