Our client is a well respected SME Business within the Construction and Service Industry and form part of a larger international Group.
As part of the companies continued expansion, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Finance Manager on a Part Time basis.
This role will be the no 1 in finance for the local business and will work closely with the local GM and also have regular interaction with Group Finance
This role is expected to be around 20-28 hours per week with flexibility as to how these hours are made up.
Full Time equivalent wage of around £45,000 to £50,000
Overview
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting the business in achieving its financial objectives.
This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including producing customer invoices, maintaining financial records, handling reconciliations, and supporting the production of monthly management accounts.
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
*Prepare and deliver daily reports on progress to forecast, order intake, and cash collection.
*Assist in producing monthly management accounts by liaising with the Divisional Accountant.
*Manage and report on accruals and prepayments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
*Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring timely and accurate posting of monthly depreciation.
*Monitor and maintain accurate records of company assets, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
Customer and Supplier Transactions:
*Produce and issue customer invoices using Sage, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
*Create and maintain customer records on the Sage sales ledger, ensuring data integrity.
*Reconcile receipts from customers and manage credit control to minimise outstanding debts.
*Post accounts payable invoices and maintain accurate supplier records on the Sage purchase ledger.
*Pay suppliers in a timely and accurate manner while managing cash flow effectively.
Banking and Reconciliation:
*Perform bank reconciliations, including managing company credit card transactions and reconciliations.
*Oversee the management of debtors, ensuring timely collection and resolution of outstanding balances.
Payroll and Expense Management:
*Manage hourly paid staff timesheets and produce monthly overtime reports.
*Process employee expense payments and ensure accurate and timely reimbursement.
VAT Reporting
*Generate the monthly VAT return using Sage, ensuring all relevant transactions and adjustments are accurately recorded.
*Review and verify the VAT return for completeness and accuracy.
*Prepare the VAT figures for submission, ensuring they are aligned with the VAT group return.
*Collaborate with the finance team to ensure the VAT return is incorporated into the overall VAT group return on a monthly basis.
*Ensure timely submission of the VAT return to meet compliance deadlines.
Withholding Tax
*Gather and compile all necessary documentation and certification related to withholding tax for the quarter, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
*Reconcile withholding tax amounts against relevant financial records and transactions to ensure consistency and compliance.
*Verify the accuracy of tax deductions, ensuring all relevant certifications are up-to-date and properly filed.
*Prepare and organize the withholding tax submission, ensuring all supporting paperwork is included.
*Submit the completed withholding tax return in a timely manner, adhering to regulatory deadlines and requirements.
Audit Preparation:
*Assist in preparing documentation and information for the annual audit.
*Provide accurate and complete financial records to auditors and assist with any queries.
Administrative and Office Support:
*Process examination reports and manage the distribution of owner’s manuals.
*Maintain and report on monthly headcount, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
*Monitor and order office supplies, ensuring the smooth running of office operations.
The ideal candidate will be QBE, Part Qualified or Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / AAT) and ideally have at least 3-5 years finance experience gained within a similar role
This role is to work across Financial / Management / Commercial Accounting and will be supported by a Book Keeper who picks up the bulk of the transactional finance duties
A good level of IT Literacy is key with experience of Sage systems being desirable but not essential.
In return my client is able to offer a basic salary of a full time equivalent of around £45,000 to £50,000 a with around 20-28 hours per week.