Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Part-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Gloucester Gloucestershire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Sololy HR are pleased to be working with an a high tech organisation based in Gloucester looking for an Interim Finance Manager to cover maternity leave. This is a part time position with negotiable hours, expected to be 24-30 hours per week.
This is a stand alone finance position, in a small office team, reporting to the Sales Director. The role would suit an experienced accountant or assistant accountant that is keen to take on a new challenge, managing all aspects of the finance function with a proactive approach to add value.
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global business with headquarters in Sweden and has been at the leading edge of composite core material development for over 70 years, supplying a wide range of markets, including wind energy, marine, aerospace and industry. You will be an important part of an inspiring team with industry-leading competence and a strong commitment to make our customers’ solutions more competitive and sustainable.
The main duties of the Finance Manager include:
* Management of accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger
* Weekly/monthly payment runs and bank reconciliations
* Credit control and credit applications
* Monthly payroll preparation and submission using Sage Payroll, ensuring all reporting requirements are completed in a timely manner
* Quarterly VAT reconciliations and returns
* Stock control
* Weekly and monthly reporting to group finance on sales/invoicing/overdue accounts/forecasting
* Import VAT reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
* Management of balance sheet reconciliations throughout the year, with preparation of monthly management accounts, leading to a streamlined year end process
* Year end preparation of statutory accounts and main point of contact for year end audit
* Preparation of the annual sales and overheads budget
* Ad hoc office jobs managing utilities/company cars/insurance etc
Experience required:
* Experience of the above duties are essential
* A high level of double entry skills
* Natural ability to take initiative and respond quickly and effectively to problems
* Organised with the ability to manage your own workload and prioritise your time
* Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts, payroll and statutory payments
* Confident user of all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
* Strong communication skills when liaising with customers and other non-finance staff
* Previous experience in a similar role within an SME is desirable
* AAT level 4 or above
Benefits:
* Flexible working hours to be agreed
* Competitive salary, depending on experience
* Pension Contribution
* Free onsite Parking