Finance Clerk

Salary: Competitive + Pension + Company Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Abatec is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Finance Clerk to join our well-known client in Avonmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to join the finance team and play a key role in supporting strategic business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
* Lead the annual budgeting process and prepare financial forecasts, monitoring performance and providing detailed variance analysis.
* Manage cash flow and liquidity to support operational and investment requirements.
* Conduct financial planning and analysis, including profitability reviews, cost control initiatives and risk assessments.
* Lead, develop and mentor the finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and professional development.
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements and internal policies.
* Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
* Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and reporting capabilities.
* Oversee tax planning and compliance, working alongside external advisors where required.
* Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
About You
The successful candidate will be an experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to financial management. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders and capable of translating financial information into meaningful business insights.
Key attributes include:
* Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role.
* Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience managing and developing finance teams.
* Sound understanding of financial compliance, audit and tax requirements.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Comprehensive company benefits package
* Stable Monday to Friday working hours (08:00 – 17:00)
* Opportunity to play a pivotal role within a successful and growing business
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
Abatec ltd are acting on behalf of a client
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed