Our client based in Farnborough, Hampshire are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join the team.

Client Details

Our client based in Farnborough, Hampshire are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join the team.

Description

As the Finance Manager based from Farnborough, Hampshire you will be responsible for:

Financial management and reporting

• Preparation of business and departmental budgets, cash-flow reports and re-forecasts
• Preparation of monthly management accounts including variance reports.
• Control of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Calculation of accruals and prepayments for monthly and year-end accounts and
• posting month end journals.

Lead the year-end accounting process.

• Ensure the robustness of the financial systems and that income and expenditure is accurately recorded and working capital is effectively managed.

• Provide the business with appropriate financial information, advice and assistance to support decision making processes.
• Ensure the cash position is regularly reviewed and bank reconciliations are completed on a monthly basis.

Development and maintenance of efficient financial systems and controls

• Develop and administer the financial systems.
• Lead on system enhancements, for example, upgrades and new features.

• Maintain and develop the nominal accounting structure (chart of accounts).
• Design and maintain systems of internal control including the maintenance and production of financial regulations and procedures.
• Provide advice and support for staff on financial processes and systems.

Accounting

• Oversee the monthly and year-end payroll (include pensions) in conjunction with the external payroll bureau. To reconcile pay costs to budget.

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and calculate depreciation in line with accounting policy.
• Manage the process of the collection of debt.
• Refer debts for collection by the external debt collection agency.
• Maintain the Deposits Database.

Leadership and management.

• Leadership of the finance team.
• Manage and develop the staff within the finance department, ensuring the team's performance, skills and experience meets the requirements of the College.

• Undertake performance reviews of the team, agreeing personal objectives and
• targets.
• Investigate and promote ways of improving efficiency of the office

Profile

• Part qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Qualified by experience will also be considered

• Management and financial accounting
• Financial planning
• Setting/adhering to financial controls
• Setting budgets

• Strong IT skills, in particular, Excel and financial modelling and database skills.
• To be meticulous in attention to detail.
• To be well organised and have good time management skills. Ability to prioritise.
• Effective leadership.
• Able to work quickly and effectively in a busy office with a high volume of transactions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and written skills.
• Able to work with a high level of initiative.

Job Offer

Salary £35,000 - £41,000

25 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Study Support

Free Parking

37.5 hour working week