Finance Director

J&B Recycling are one of the UK’s leading business waste and recycling services operating in the North East. Dedicated to serving the local authorities and commercial premises by recycling waste from over 1 million households helping to secure a greener future.

The exciting news is that we now have an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Finance Manager to join are team.

Job Title:                             Finance Director            

Department:                      J&B Recycling LTD                                                                                               

Responsible to:                 Managing Director

What we offer you :       £60,000 to £80,000 

                                                Full time

                                                25 days holiday plus 8 days Bank Holiday

                                                Health Shield (after 6 months)

                                                Private Medical Insurance (after 6 months)

Primary role:   To manage the finance department of J&B, have full control of the Sage function and responsibility for finance reporting as well as providing finance support to the Management team at J&B. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of management accounts


• Month end reporting and analysis both on local and national level


• Preparation of local finance reporting requirements and dealing with any queries from  management an group team.  


• Ensuring all HMRC reporting is filled correctly


• Management of the Cashflow and its production 


• Liaising with external advisors for any Audit and tax requirements.


• Management of the finance team


• Management of the finance systems.


• Responsible for all Balance Sheet reconciliations


• Preparation of budgets 


• Ensure all finance procedures are kept up to date and aligned to National procedures


• Provide finance support for other departments of J&B as and when required.

Essential Characteristics:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW) or 3+ years QBE.


• Tenacious, resourceful, and resilient


• Good timekeeping and an ability to meet deadlines


• Strong communication skills and ability to present information coherently


• Highly organised, logical with a methodical approach


• Flexible and willing to learn


• Strong Excel and other IT skills


• Great attention to detail

Desirable characteristics:

• Experience R & D working papers


• Good Knowledge of Sage 200


• Knowledge of IFRS standards

The duties and responsibilities highlighted are indicative and may vary over time.  The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post and the grade that has been established on this basis.