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Finance Manager
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Location
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Bridgwater, Somerset
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Salary
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Up to £42500 per annum
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Posted
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04 Mar 2019
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Closes
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26 Mar 2019
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Ref
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13997447/001
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Contact
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Sophie
Willis
Michael Page Finance are pleased to be working with a Bridgwater based education provider to appoint a Finance Manager / Financial Accountant in to their finance function.
Client Details
Michael Page Finance are pleased to be working with a Bridgwater based education provider to appoint a Finance Manager / Financial Accountant in to their finance function.
Description
Preparation and submission of monthly journals including depreciation, amortisation, prepayments and accruals
Preparation of monthly financial accounts including income statements, balance sheet, cash flow and detailed commentary within a strict time frame
Preparation of the annual statutory accounts for review by the Head of Finance
Collation of all working files, back up documents and all relevant reconciliations relative to the financial statements
Cash-flow management including review of actual and projected transactions
Maintaining the fixed asset and grant register
Preparation of quarterly VAT returns within deadline and ensure the organisation maximises its recovery of input tax.
Review payment requests before passing to the Head of Finance for authorisation
Management of a Senior Finance Officer who will be supporting this role
Work closely with the Management Accountant to ensure accounts show a true and fair position and that cash-flow forecasts are accurate
Provision of ad hoc analysis and support as required by Head of Finance
Develop the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of financial accounts service
Profile
The ideal candidate for the Financial Accountant / Finance Manager position:
Qualified Accountant or QBEExperience of managing a Fixed Asset and Grants register
Strong technical knowledge of financial and statutory accounting requirements
Experience of preparing financial statements
Excellent Excel Skills
Prior experience of staff management
Experience of a cash-flow forecasting
Have worked in a large and complex organisation
Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines
Evidence of commitment to own Continued Professional Development
Possess outstanding communication skills
Job Offer
On offer for the ideal candidate:
- £42,000 pro rata salary
- Competitive holiday and pension benefits.
