Job Scope:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role within the Finance team, responsible for producing monthly management accounts whilst managing a Finance Assistant and supporting the Head of Finance on strategic initiatives and business partnering with non-finance stakeholders across the group.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounts, with supporting commentary and variance analysis
• Partner with budget holders to ensure clear understanding of financial performance and budget monitoring information
• Manage VAT accounting processes effectively, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures
• Review and strengthen financial controls on an ongoing basis, ensuring they remain robust and scalable and support the implementation of new digital ways of working
• Monitor expenditure against budgets, providing timely and insightful analysis
• Work closely with budget holders to support effective financial planning, forecasting and spend phasing
• Provide guidance and support to team members where required
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proactively identifying solutions and enhancing service delivery

Required Qualifications and Aptitudes

• Experience is key – experience in a similar Finance Manager or Management Accountant role preparing monthly management accounts and managing and delivering month-end processes
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and financial practices
• Confident and collaborative, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with senior stakeholders and as part of a team
• Strong IT skills including Excel and other systems experience

Employee benefits include

• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Employee Discount Platform
• £40,000 – £45,000 p.a