[ref. d70279818] View Jobs Description - Glasgow

This role can operate on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the Accounts Receivable and the Accounts Payable ledgers
• Preparation of high quality Management Accounts for review
• Improving financial processes to ensure an effective reporting structure and create robust methodologies
• Production of annual Financial Statements (as required) and primary liaison with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with both government and internal tax reporting and filing - VAT, CT, CIS, PAYE settlement agreement, P11Ds
• Assisting in the process for long-term financial planning, forecasting and budgeting
• Monitoring financial position, banking and financing activities by reviewing the banks positions on a daily basis, seeking best returns on surplus funds and liaising with head office in respect of any funding requirements
• Management of the online banking processes
• Build and maintain robust models for P&L and cash flows
• Ensure that this information is accurately reflected within the forecasting and actuals;
• Act as a financial advisor – offer general financial support to the business decision makers
• Introduce effective commercial strategy
• Managing ERP system (SAP) and maintenance of the system across all companies

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years post-qualified experience in the sector with business-partnering skills
• Experience of reporting/communicating financial information to non-finance individuals and ability to think long term
• Demonstrate a highly organised, systematic and forward-looking approach to undertaking key priorities.
• The confidence to challenge current practices and initiate new ones to improve efficiency

• Commercial minded with ability to see the bigger picture
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret raw data and translate it into clear, concise information
• The ability to explain complex financial data to non-finance individuals
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS-Office 365, in particular EXCEL
• Experience in managing auditors, tax advisors and other external advisors
• Ability to apply knowledge and creativity to resolve complex issues
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS

• German language
• Working knowledge of SAP (FI, CO, MM, Purchase Orders and maintenance)
• Knowledge of the Roads O&M sector
• Knowledge of CONFIRM software
• Company Secretarial Experience
• Experience working in an international

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow