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Finance Manager

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Wales, Swansea
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Nov 30, 2020

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Job Role
Finance Manager
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

To manage the General Ledger & Banking Team and produce timely, accurate & insightful monthly financial results and maintain an effective control environment. To be responsible for the Group consolidation, monthly close & statutory reporting and assist with Group VAT and other projects as required.

Client Details

Our client is a crucial player supplying the UK independent aftermarket, providing excellent service for on-demand products.

Description

  • Manage, coach and support the GL Team to ensure: Technical accounting knowledge (FRS102 & IFRS) is up to date and controls are in place, effective & timely
  • Manage the Group month end close (WD4) including full responsibility for coordinating with system and subsidiary level controllers
  • Review with the GFC & CFO including income statement and balance sheet and cash flow
  • Manage the PAG Holdings Month End reporting and detailed analyses for review with GFC (WD1)
  • Timely evidenced review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and lead schedules for the group which will be subject to review by GFC, CFO and Internal Audit on a quarterly basis
  • Review and evidence validation of ALL manual GL journals. Maintain the Journal File and ensure all journals have back-up evidence to support the entry
  • Oversee the preparation, review and submission of the Group VAT return
  • Responsible for the monthly consolidation sent to Group (Canada)
  • Responsible for coordinating the external audit process from planning through interim to final reporting and sign off including the preparation of the Statutory Accounts for all Group entities (active and dormant) and group reporting requirements
  • Responsible for coordinating the preparation of annual corporation tax returns for all group companies including liaising with group tax advisors to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
  • Responsible for managing the banking team including oversight of all group bank reconciliations and internal compliance of the branch network with daily banking procedures
  • Deputise for GFC in oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments ensuring accounting, tax and internal control principles are being complied with
  • Involvement in ad-hoc continuous improvement projects as required by the business

Profile

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
  • Knowledge of FRS 102 & IFRS
  • Industry experience with a listed company/group, preferable with a wholesale distributor or multi-site organisation
  • Experience of managing a team through month end close to tight deadlines
  • Proven working experience of group consolidations and reporting within the internal control environment of a large group or PLC
  • Knowledge of group tax requirements including VAT, Corporation Tax and payroll related taxes
  • Knowledge of multidimensional general ledger systems
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel to manage, manipulate and analyse large volumes of data
  • Able to review and understand complex spreadsheets to ensure completeness and accuracy of the result and data set
  • Experience of accounting & stock management systems
  • Highly motivated with a "can do" attitude and solution driven approach
  • Able to operate effectively under pressure with an organised approach to meet multiple competing deadlines

Job Offer

  • Attractive base salary
  • Bonus potential
  • Staff discount & perks at work scheme
  • 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays

Excellent people management opportunity with a forward-thinking national business.

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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