Finance Manager

OverviewThe role:To work with the Financial Controller, leading a team of part qualified accountants, to carry out the financial processing and reporting activities of the business. This role requires experience in Month End procedures, understanding of technical accounting and involves completion of group and external reporting.ResponsibilitiesOversight of the preparation of month end management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and similar accounting entriesReporting results to Parent Company as per parent company guidelines (including monthly budget vs actual reports and commission data, etc)Leading the analysis of monthly numbers, ensuring the team present these in a relatable formatEnsuring the business meets all of it''s statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and taxationAssisting with Financial Controller with production of statutory accountsLeading the VAT processPreparing supporting documentation and evidence for the annual external auditDrive continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting policiesUnderstand, anticipate, and deliver customer (internal and external) needs while building effective relationshipsPositively respond to both internal and external customers through effective communication and personal accessibilityUnderstand procedures and processes and operate them to the required standard encouraging best practiceProvide knowledge and understanding to coach and support others within the teamAbility to actively drive ..... full job details .....