Finance Manager

My client based in Heywood are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team on a Temporary to Permanent basis.
Start Date: ASAP
Full time and Part time contract available
Monday to Friday- Fully office based- Flexible on hours between (Apply online only)
They are looking for someone who is able to think strategically and problem-solve effectively. The successful candidate will be highly organised and have a strong attention to detail. You will be instrumental in driving the correct procedures for the business and committed to excellence and growth.

Working with the finance team, you'll be responsible for managing all risk and control aspects of Accounts Receivable. Your day-to-day activities will include overseeing general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and billing to their clients and customers.

The role will also have responsibility for all risk and control aspects of accounts receivable, particularly focusing on controls surrounding billing accuracy and ledger reconciliations. You will be responsible for best practice governance to prevent risk management.
Within this role, there is an opportunity to showcase your leadership skills and make a real impact.
You will be responsible for several duties related to managing financial records these responsibilities may include:

• Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software or databases then filing hard copies
• Preparing financial statements showing business income and expenditure
• Paying vendor invoices and tracking bank account balances
• Completing VAT returns
• Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the accountant of errors
• Recording any inconsistencies to help the accountants reconcile inaccuracies
• Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets
• Preparing employee wages
• Managing employee expense claims
• Helping the Accountant with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts

The Key Requirements...
* Qualified accountant CIMA/ACA/ACCA (preferable)
* Ability to quickly build rapport with stakeholders at all levels, analyse gaps in current operations and turn plans into action.
* Finance process experience (AP, AR, Financial Control, Reporting)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Sage 50 and Excel (Advanced) is a must for this role
The successful candidate must be proficient and experience with Sage 50.
If you have the relevant experience, please call Zoe on (phone number removed) or email your CV