Head of Finance

Permanent vacancy - Head of FinanceSalary - £55,000 per annumLocation - East KilbrideWorking hoursMonday - Friday 8.45am - 4.30pmExceptional benefits package with pension contributions of 19% and 45 days annual leaveOur client based in East Kilbride, are looking for a Head of Finance to join their busy office. We are looking for someone who is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant and looking for a new opportunity. If you had experience within the Education sector would be advantageous but not essential. Please read below to find out more....Skills and Experience* Direct line management responsibility for staff, including staff planning and performance reviews* Key contact for external auditors* Experience of working with integrated financial accounting systems* Review and documentation of internal systems & controls Integration of information from different software packages Cash flow projections* Preparation of monthly management accounts and timetables* Preparation of claims and returns to external bodies* Balance Sheet control account reconciliations* Budget variance reporting Experience of private practice or Public Sector Finance* Experience of the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for audit* High level technical accounting skills* Ability to design financial reports* Design and presentation of reports for a varied audience* High level of Microsoft Office skills* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Excellent knowledge of: * FRS 102 - The Financial Reporting Standard in the UK and; * SORP 2015 - Accounting Education * UK GAAPAbout the person* Flexible approach to work* Strong organisational skills* Analytical thinker* Ability to motivate a team and to foster and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of an organisation* Ability to work to tight deadlineIf you are an experienced Head of Finance and are a fully qualified Chartered Accountant please give Louise a call on 0141 221 0007 or 07867095953 to find out more.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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