Full job descriptionSeeking a fully Qualified Accountant with relevant experience. An exciting opportunity to make grow and develop a team and make a positive impact to the business.
1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
*Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
*Ensure accurate and timely production of maKPIs
*nagement accounts.
*Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
*Deliver financial analysis and commentary to senior management.
2. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
*Monitor daily cash flow and liquidity position.
*Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.
*Optimise working capital through effective debtor and creditor management.
*Support banking relationships and funding requirements.
3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
*Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
*Partner with department heads to monitor financial performance.
*Analyse variances and provide commercial insight.
*Support strategic decision-making with financial modelling.
4. Financial Controls, Compliance & Audit
*Maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
*Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
*Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and regulatory obligations.
*Continuously improve financial processes and systems.
5. Team Leadership & Process Improvement
*Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members.
*Drive continuous improvement across finance operations.
*Improve reporting systems, automation, and efficiencies.
*Foster a high-performance and collaborative culture.
5. Line Management – Credit Control Team
*Manage and develop the Credit Control function.
*Oversee debt collection strategies and customer account management.
*Ensure timely escalation of overdue accounts and disputes.
*Implement controls to minimise bad debt exposure.
6. Line Management – Accounts Payable Team
*Oversee the Accounts Payable process and supplier payment cycles.
*Ensure accurate invoice processing and approval workflows.
*Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve payment queries.
*Strengthen financial controls within the purchase-to-pay process.
Qualifications
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
*Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline preferred.
*Strong understanding of UK GAAP / IFRS and financial reporting standards.
*Advanced Excel and financial systems skills.
*Experience using ERP/accounting systems such as Sage 200, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms desirable.
Experience Requirements
*Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior finance role with 5–7 years’ finance experience overall as a minimum.
*With 2–3 years in a senior finance or management role such as Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, or Assistant Financial Controller.
*Team management experience is commonly required, particularly managing Accounts Payable and Credit Control functions.
*Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes..