Benefits:
* 30 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays and company closure days at Christmas.
* Twice-yearly bonus scheme, with a performance-related bonus paid around June and a fixed bonus paid at Christmas.
* Annual salary review, typically conducted in April.
* Workplace pension scheme in line with auto-enrolment regulations.
* Significant opportunity for progression and career development as the business continues to grow.
Responsibilities:
* Take overall responsibility for the accounting functions, financial records, and reporting across the business.
* Lead month-end processes, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
* Produce monthly management accounts and ad hoc board reports.
* Generate and analyse financial data to assess company performance and financial health.
* Ensure all internal and external financial reporting deadlines are met.
* Maintain accurate accounting and payroll records.
* Oversee cash management, ensuring payments and receipts are processed on time.
* Prepare year-end figures and liaise with external auditors, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies.
* Prepare and submit VAT returns and administer deferred VAT/import duty accounts.
* Prepare monthly sales reports and additional reporting required by the Board.
* Maintain multi-currency nominal ledgers, including journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Reconcile bank accounts and oversee account reconciliations.
* Calculate and approve quarterly bonus and commission calculations.
* Manage purchase ledger activities, ensuring supplier payments are made in line with company policy.
* Review depreciation journals and fixed asset registers.
Requirements & Experience:
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
* Minimum of 10 years' experience managing an accounts department or finance team.
* Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance staff.
* Proven ability to work in a hands-on finance role and meet strict deadlines.
* Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and management accounting experience.
* Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
* Experience using Sage 200 Manufacturing is desirable but not essential.
* Knowledge of R&D tax claims and Patent Box legislation would be advantageous.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities.
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted
Salary description
£80000.00 - £100000.00 per year