Finance Manager

Our client require a Finance Manager to join the team on a 6 month FTC. The successful candidate will be proficient in managing month-end reconciliations, payroll processing and financial reporting. Experience with Sage 200 is preferred.

Client Details

An exciting business based just outside Southampton

Description

* Perform the month-end close process.
* Preparation of the monthly management accounts which include Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow for each subsidiary, ensuring they reflect accurate financial data.
* Preparation of the trial balance, ensuring all balance sheet accounts are correctly reconciled and profit and loss accounts are fully justified and accurate.
* Conduct nominal ledger reviews to ensure the accurate posting of transactions and maintain proper accounting records.
* Maintain monthly control account reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner.
* Reconcile all bank accounts daily and credit card statements monthly with company records, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
* Prepare and submit accurate monthly VAT returns, including accounting for partial VAT exemptions, postponed VAT accounting, and import duty refunds.
* Prepare reclassification, prepayment, and accrual journals as required for month-end.
* Process deferred revenue and work-in-progress journals related to project progress.
* Update project costing reports each month, ensuring accuracy in cost allocation to projects and project completeness.
* Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring all assets are accounted for, capitalised in line with company policies, and that depreciation is recorded correctly.
* Prepare quarterly budget reports, comparing actual performance against budget, and investigate the data behind variances.
* Support the preparation of the overhead rate calculator and ensure covenant calculations are kept up to date for external lenders.
* Ensure timely and accurate processing of weekly and monthly supplier payment runs within authorised limits.

Profile

* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE *

* Proficient in Sage 200, Sage 50 Payroll and Xero *

* Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge *

Job Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package