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This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the finances of an established and expanding executive recruitment business based in Leeds.

Operating across a range of established and emerging sectors, Verrus have a proven track record for proactively delivering game-changing senior professionals to a predominantly international client base that ranges from rapid growth start-ups to established corporations.

Working closely alongside the company’s two founding Directors, the successful candidate will assume responsibility for:

* Maintaining the company’s financial records on Sage

* Preparing accurate monthly management information for the Directors

* Implementing and maintaining robust internal controls appropriate for an expanding company

* Managing and reconciling sales and purchase ledgers and investigating discrepancies

* Preparing & submitting quarterly VAT returns

* Preparing monthly payroll, including commission/bonus structures

* Ensuring compliance with HMRC

* Maintaining & updating fixed asset records

* Producing budgets and forecasts and measuring performance against these

* Managing cash flow

* Liaise with the company’s external accountants on statutory accounts and corporation tax

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

* Proven experience of managing the finances of an SME business.

* Strong management accounting experience.

* Ability to manage multiple financial priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

* Sound understanding of UK accounting principles, VAT regulations, payroll processes, and HMRC compliance requirements.

* Experience of producing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections

* Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies.

* Proficiency in Sage and Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyse and present financial data effectively