My client is one of the world’s leading authorities in the design and manufacture of specialist equipment.

They operate across the globe and industry sectors. They are now looking to recruit a full time Finance Manager to grow with the business with the expectation of achieving business goals that should realise a position of Financial Director in the future. 

The current incumbent is retiring this year and there will be a 3-month hand over period.

On offer is a salary of approx £36k negotiable.

Primary responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Management Accounts to Trial Balance.
• Prepare Financial Accounts in readiness for Annual Audit.
• Company Secretarial Duties.
• Cash Flow forecasting.
• Comparison & Analysis of Actual against Budget.
• Management of VAT return & payment.
• Maintenance and Management of SAP Purchase, Sales and Nominal ledgers.
• Treasury
• Credit Control
• Factoring and Invoice Financing Management and Control
• Petty Cash Control
• Payroll and Pensions Management
• Grant applications
• Company Cars Management and Control
• Insurances Management and Control
• Credit Cards and Expenses Management and Control
• Management of Accounts Assistant/Receptionist
• Other ad hoc duties as and when required

Candidate Profile

• Experience working within a financial background in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Relevant experience and qualifications
• Must have experience in an accounts and payroll role with a broad knowledge of all accounting/payroll processes
• Knowledge of SAP essential.
• Good level of IT literacy
• Positive attitude and capable of taking ownership of tasks
• Analytical and able to challenge existing process to look for improvements