Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

COMPANY PROFILE

We have an exciting opening with our well-established client in the construction industry. They are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in overseeing the end-to-end finance operations of their organization. You will be responsible for managing financial planning and analysis, implementing procedures to enhance controls, and leading various ad-hoc projects.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge, proficiency in Excel and Xero, and the ability to effectively delegate tasks and manage teams.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Fully qualified accountant or Qualified by Experience.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and manage the work of others to achieve organisational goals.
• Prior experience in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Proficient Excel skills and experience with Xero
• Strong communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and collection of payments.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of balance sheet accounts
• Act as the primary point of contact for external accountants and consultants.
• Perform regular reconciliation of UK and foreign bank accounts, credit cards etc.
• Implement and maintain job costing systems to track project expenses and budgets effectively.
• Manage CIS compliance and reporting requirements for relevant construction projects.
• Supervise the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements.
• Prepare VAT returns

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (3 of those days are reserved for the Christmas / New Year shut down).
• Company pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free on-site parking

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.

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