Finance Manager required to join a fast growing, specialist shipping business, based in Sunbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a busy, hands on role. The Finance Manager position is a very important role in the company, as the person is responsible for calculating and raising invoices to the company’s prestigious clients, in an accurate and timely manner. He or she will require very good written and verbal communication skills, due to the level of client contact required. Furthermore, they will produce financial reports and forecasts. The role reports in to the company’s Commercial Director. Suitable candidates will be proficient in the use of accounting software packages such as QuickBooks or Sage as well as Excel.
Principle Accountabilities of the Finance Manager
- Calculating and invoicing clients
- Account receivable management
- Handle all client invoice queries
- Managing all supplier accounts
- Keeping track of all payments and expenditures
- Paying and accounting for employee expenses
- Cross referencing supplier invoices and scheduling supplier payments
- Bank reconciliation
- In depth financial reports and forecasting
- Working on financial strategies and implementing plans/systems for efficient growth
- Managing payroll and subcontractor payments
Skills, Qualifications and Behaviours of the Finance Manager
- Professional email manner and confident telephone persona
- Personable and collaborative
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Proficient in excel and accounting software/platforms i.e. QuickBooks, Sage etc Experience
- Experience in a similar role 360 role
- Report writing and forecasting
- Accounting qualifications (AAT or studying ACCA or CIMA)
Location: Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
Salary: £35K to £40K, on-site parking
Start: ASAP
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Ref: IB240704