Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 47,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Merton Greater London
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Purpose of role:
Our client is looking for someone to manage the finance team and office, ensuring that financial results are reported in a timely and accurate manner, all financial controls are implemented/met, and that all payroll activities are undertaken in a timely, accurate manner.
Key Responsibilities/Activities:
* Produce monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, annual budgets, and quarterly VAT returns.
* Manage month-end and year-end processes, including journals, fixed assets, and external audits.
* Oversee financial controls, cash management, banking facilities, and budget performance.
* Ensure accurate maintenance of the general ledger, cash books, and timely customer invoicing.
* Manage purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring supplier payments are made within agreed terms.
* Lead the payroll function, including reconciliations, pensions, P11Ds, and statutory compliance.
* Monitor financial KPIs and drive continuous process improvements.
* Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring effective performance and support.
* Manage office operations, including IT, facilities, suppliers, and administrative support.
* Coordinate ad hoc travel arrangements and other business support activities.
Competencies and skills
* Strong attention to detail and integrity
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Leadership and team management
* Advanced Microsoft Excel
* SAP (Finance, Distribution & Materials Management) – advantageous
* Planning, organisation, and time management.
Experience/Background:
* CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified (preferred)
* Proven people management experience