Finance Manager/Controller

Location Cassington, OxfordshireContract: Fixed Term Contract, Full timeSalary: Competitive

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance lead to join our talented and friendly team on a 12 month fixed term contract to provide support during maternity leave starting in October 2024.

You will provide a hands–on approach, managing all things finance to do with the business. Extensive knowledge of technical finance matters is essential, along with a positive can–do attitude, excellent attention to detail, whilst always striving to deliver the highest standard of work.

Responsibilities & duties

• Day to day management of the Finance department, including purchase and sales ledger, credit control, expenses and credit cards.
• Mentor, support and oversee the work of the Finance Assistant, ensuring accuracy and smooth running of the department.
• Produce financial reports, including monthly management accounts with supporting financial commentary and recommendations.
• Review, monitor and manage forecasts, budgets and spends as required.
• Produce cashflow and cash awareness as required.
• Manage monthly journals, including revenue recognition (deferred/ accrued income), fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, payroll, pension.
• Prepare year–end finances for accountants and check accuracy prior to filing.
• Manage quarterly VAT returns.
• Monitor currency rates and perform currency trade sells at the best rate.
• Provide support for the monthly payroll, if required.
• Resolve any queries relating to tax, audit, banking and other financial needs as necessary from employees, suppliers, clients and others.
• Maintain financial policies, procedures and best practice for the company and work closely with other individuals and teams across the business to ensure they are followed.
• Manage Bupa, pension and other employee benefits.
• Prepare the R&D tax relief submissions, working alongside the Head of Technology.
• Manage and maintain Xero accounting system.
• Manage and maintain Synergist job management system.
• Identify, recommend and implement areas for improvement to increase productivity, efficiency, accuracy, and cost reductions.
• Support the leadership team with other finance related tasks, such as maintaining company records, actioning annual company filings and managing insurance policies, as required.
• Support with general office management and operations duties when necessary.

Technical skills

• Advanced understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• A relevant accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or part–qualified with experience in a senior finance role.
• Proven experience within a similar role.
• Proactive, hands on with a positive 'can–do' attitude.
• Commercial and business awareness.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of using Xero accounting software.
• Knowledge of Synergist job management system would be beneficial.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, projects and priorities to ensure they are all delivered on time and to the highest standard.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• An analytical mind and the desire to probe further into data.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Good mentoring and team development skills.
• Excellent communication – both written and verbal.
• High level of professionalism, ensuring absolute confidentiality at all times.
• Good understanding of GDPR requirements.
• Competent user of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel.
• Advanced skills within Microsoft Excel.

Please note, the successful candidate will require a DBS check upon joining.

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