Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accountant/Finance Manager to join a fast-moving company in the furniture design industry. The role involves managing financial operations and supporting strategic decisions to drive business success.
Client Details
This company designs and produces innovative household products that blend functionality with sleek, modern design. Its range includes items like sensor-activated trash cans, soap dispensers, and organizational tools that aim to simplify daily tasks. The focus is on creating durable, high-quality products with smart features that enhance convenience, efficiency, and hygiene in everyday life.
Description
The key responsibilities of this Finance Manager role will be:
Month end management and reporting
* Timely execution of month end tasks
* Manage prepayments, accruals and fixed assets
* Deliver reliable and accurate monthly flash report and period end financial reports
* Provide insightful Month End commentary and review with Directors
* Input to cost control measures
* Cash flow forecasting including review of AP and factory balances and pending AR receipts
* Assist with financial analysis
Receivables and payables
* Oversee receivables and payables and provide support to team
* Manage due diligence processes for new customer and suppliers
* Ensure on time cash collection and supplier payments
Banking
* Create, review and execute the weekly payment run
* Manage foreign currency
* Soldo & Barclaycard administration and review of transactions
* Supervise expense sign-off
Finance development & projects
* Assist with annual budgeting & cost control processes
* Review finance team performance including annual appraisals
* Develop financial controls that are progressive and widely understood
* Collaborate with sales account managers to provide financial insights for customer programming
* Other ad hoc tasks and projects as required
Compliance
* Oversee UK & European tax and compliance and returns (VAT, duty, IOSS)
* Manage annual audit and statutory reporting with external auditors
* Review general ledger and chart of accounts
* ONS Survey submissions
Payroll
* Lead the monthly payroll process and review
* Complete monthly pension submissions
Profile
A successful Accountant/Finance Manager should have:
* Part qualified (with relevant experience) or qualified – ACA, ACCA, AICPA, CIMA or equivalent accountancy qualification
* 5 years plus accounting experience
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Advanced IT skills, early adopter of new IT platforms
* Curious and ambitious, with strong attention to detail
Job Offer
The successful Finance Manager will receive:
- Competitive salary of approximately of up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience.
- Permanent position offering job stability and growth opportunities.
- Potential for additional benefits (to be confirmed).
- Opportunity to work in a professional and collaborative environment within a thriving, London based sector
