Finance Manager

Competitive Salary & Discretionary Performance Bonus & Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme) & Company Pension & Private Healthcare & Life Assurance & Benefits

With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there's never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why…

Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East of England, across Yorkshire and the East and West Midlands.

We are continuing to strengthen our teams and are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a real contribution. Our mission is to provide affordable homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.

Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.

If you want to be part of something special, why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?

Due to continued success, future business growth and expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our timber frame manufacturing and installation business Roof Profiles, based in Irvine, Scotland (KA12).

Roof Profiles specialise in supplying timber frames for both social and private new build housing developments.

The Role

Are you an experienced Finance Manager or Management Accountant looking for the next step in your career?

Do you possess a strong attention to detail, along with the ability to work within a fast-paced environment?

If the answer is yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!

Joining our team as Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial function of the Roof Profiles business along with line management responsibility for the company Bookkeeper.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised financial qualification; either CA, ACA or CIMA and will also be able to demonstrate relevant experience within a similar role.

Key duties and requirements

Duties will include but not be limited to;

Ensuring appropriate authorisations are obtained for the addition of new suppliers and payment runs.
Maintaining the company business plan by liaising with the management team and updating estimates on a regular basis.
Setting up new Supply and Fit contracts and liaising with the Construction Manager to set kit erectors targets, issue appropriate contracts and Health & Safety information to our clients.
Issuing monthly valuations as required, ensuring all chargeable items are included.
Ensuring statutory returns are made on time: PAYE, VAT, CIS, Pension re-enrolment etc.
Chasing overdue valuation payments and maintaining a retention diary system.
Ensuring appropriate Credit insurance cover is maintained.
Adhering to the Group's finance reporting requirements.
Issuing Monthly Management accounts with full balance sheet reconciliations, notes to accounts etc. to the management team and Group finance.
Auditing and reviewing finance procedures to improve efficiency where possible.
Ensuring all relevant departments are being effectively communicated with to ensure customer service and delivery requirements are met.
Highlight any errors and omissions to avoid issues repeating.The ideal candidate

To be successful as our Finance Manager, you will hold previous experience of working within a similar role, experience of working within the manufacturing or construction industry would also be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be an established leader with a proven ability to manage and motivating direct reports. They will also be comfortable operating as a trusted business partner, providing commercially focused financial advice and insight to ensure cost efficiencies are continuously identified and implemented.

This is a full time role (5 days per week) however, we would also welcome applications from candidates seeking a part time opportunity (4 days per week).

You will also possess:

A recognised financial qualification i.e. CA, ACA or CIMA
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Good working knowledge of Sage Line 50 Accounts, Sage 50 Payroll, SharePoint and the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
Intermediate/advanced level Excel skills
Enthusiasm and energy for the role.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.What will you get in return?

Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus
Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
Private Health care
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platformIf this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant Homes and Roof Profile's future success!

Please note: we reserve the right to fill this vacancy and/or remove this advert prior to the vacancy end date