Finance Manager

Hays Accounts and Finance; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

Your new company
This well-established and very well-recognised Teesside business has a need for an experienced Finance Manager to join the business, managing a small team whilst reporting to the Finance Director.

Your new role

The role is responsible for the day running and management of the Finance function, reporting to the Finance Director and responsible for a team of three. Your main areas of responsibility will include:

1. Day-to-day management of the finance function, including credit control and purchase ledger and cash management
2. Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
3. Monthly KPI reporting and working with managers in the business to understand the financial results
4. Preparation of all payroll information for submission to the payroll bureau
5. Recording of all staff attendance, holidays, sickness, time-keeping etc
6. Preparation of VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements
7. To ensure the financial processing is done in a timely and accurate manner
8. Ensure tight controls on processes are in place and regular auditing and review of these
9. Assist other members of the Finance team so they can achieve their key responsibilities, including purchase ledger and credit control
10. Any ad hoc or additional duties as deemed fit and appropriate by the Management Team for this post and the associated level of responsibilities attached to it

What you'll need to succeed
Ideally, manufacturing sector experience
Strong Excel skills
Qualified or Qualified by experience Accountant / Management Accountant level
Ability to work on initiative
Self-organised and able to work to tight deadlines.
Eagerness to learn and grow with the business.
Demonstrate strong commercial awareness.
Can Do Attitude

What you'll get in return
Based in a lovely offices with free on-site parking.
32 days paid holiday, including bank holidays.
Cycle to work scheme.
Life insurance.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.