PT Finance Manager

MacKenzie King are recruiting a part time Finance Manager (c.22hrs) to join a manufacturing business, based in Witham. As the part time Finance Manager you will take ownership of the finance function and manage one Finance Assistant. You will produce accurate and insightful management information to assist in decision making.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Manage budgets and prepare forecasting reports.
• Analyse financial reports and present findings to the board.
• Supervise financial reporting and budgets.
• Review company financial reports and seek ways to reduce costs.
• Analyse market trends to maximize profits and find expansion opportunities.
• Identify risks, propose solutions and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Research and report on business performance influences.
• Prepare and present statutory accounts to Trial Balance Level.
• Prepare all payroll, VAT and HMRC returns & Weekly Cashflow Forecasts.
• Manage the purchase and sales ledger.
• Responsibility for accounts receivable and payable ledgers.
• Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments and accounting entries.
• Manage audit processes of current systems in preparation to sending to Accountants.
• Monitor financial details to ensure legal requirements are met.
• Develop external relationships with Auditors, Solicitors, Bankers and Statutory Organisations.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting practices.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Minimum AAT level 4 qualified
• Experience of Sage is advantageous
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and manage teams effectively
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments