Finance Manager

I am recruiting on behalf of a well-known brand name in the Newport area who is seeking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join its finance team. Working with the Director of Finance and Head of Finance, the main duty of the role will be to assist in the effective running of the department. The Finance Manager will also be responsible for the supervision of Assistant Finance Managers covering the cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, income audit, and reconciliations teams.

My client is able to pay a salary of up to £39,300 per annum for the successful applicant plus excellent benefits.

Duties will include -

• Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual budgets in conjunction with the Senior Executive team
• Assisting the Head of Finance with the production of monthly management accounts for all Group and associated companies
• Overseeing the smooth running of sub teams in the finance department
• Ensure stock takes are carried out accurately and on time, results are produced timely, and any discrepancies or concerns investigated timely and reported accordingly
• Ensure the finance function is adequately covered in times of holiday or sick leave
• Ensure reconciliations of balance sheet control accounts, credit cards and bank reconciliations for all of the Group's bank accounts, across all companies are kept up to date and maintained on a monthly basis
• Oversee the smooth running of the Accounts Payable function, in conjunction with the Assistant Finance Manager and Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant
• Oversee the smooth running of the Accounts Receivable function, in conjunction with the Assistant Finance Manager and Senior Credit Controller, ensuring risk exposure is minimised and that debts are collected in a timely manner
• Oversee the smooth running of the cash office ensuring daily takings are banked in a timely manner
• Maintain the insurance records and respond to correspondence, claims and queries as necessary
• Deal with the control and payment of staff expense claims
• Hold and maintain the Group's vehicle documents
• Maintain the Group's company credit card records
• User administration and maintenance of the Group's on-line banking
• Resolve issues with customers, suppliers, or other parties such as auditors where possible
• Provide appropriate information as required by the Director of Finance, Head of Finance and other management and directors

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager, who is keen to oversee a team and the day to day of a finance function.