Finance Manager

Description:

Finance Manager

Location: Weybridge, Surrey
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working arrangement: Office-based

An established and growing investment group is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join its central finance function.

This is a varied role supporting across multiple sites, with responsibility for day-to-day financial bookkeeping, management accounting, cost control and financial reporting across the group.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within hospitality, hotels, restaurants, property or another multi-site environment, together with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing accurate financial records using Xero, Sage 50 or similar accounting software

Reconciling daily income and expenditure against bank statements

Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions

Preparing management accounts, reconciliations and group consolidations across multiple entities

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

Managing payroll and maintaining accurate payroll records

Preparing and supporting VAT returns

Assisting with financial reporting and general finance administration

Liaising with external accountants and auditors and supporting tax-related requirements

Maintaining accurate financial records and filing

Working with colleagues across different properties to improve financial processes and business operations

The ideal candidate will have:

At least 5 years' relevant accounting experience, ideally gained within a mulitsite organisation

Experience of group accounting and/or multi-site environments

Strong knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliations and management accounting

Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports

Previous payroll processing experience

Good working knowledge of Xero, Sage 50 or similar accounting systems

Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with internal and external stakeholders

A relevant accounting or finance qualification would be advantageous but is not essential where there is strong relevant experience.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK