Finance Manager
Robert Half is proud to be partnering with a dynamic and high-profile company in the sporting/media sector in the search for a Finance Manager. This newly created position arises from an internal promotion and offers a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Assistant Accountant or Management Accountant looking to step up into their first Finance Manager role.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, thrive in deadline-driven environments, and be equally comfortable diving into the detail and contributing commercially.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day transaction processing in Sage, including supplier and sales invoices, bank transactions, and credit card activity
- Managing supplier payments and overseeing cashflow
- Performing supplier statement reconciliations
- Supporting the month-end process, including ledger reviews and balance sheet reconciliations
- Conducting regular bank reconciliations
- Administering monthly payroll
- Preparing monthly VAT returns
- Assisting in the preparation of management information, board reports, management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
- Supporting the production of statutory accounts in collaboration with external accountants
- Driving system and process improvements, including the implementation of a new accounting system and improving cost controls
Skills & Qualifications:
- Actively studying or finalist in ACCA / ACA / CIMA
- Proven experience in preparing management accounts
- Sage experience is highly desirable
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
- Collaborative and proactive team player
- High attention to detail with a willingness to review and take ownership of one's work
- Adaptable to process changes and keen to identify opportunities for increased efficiency
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, fast-paced business where you'll play a key role in shaping the finance function. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you.
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