Hays Senior Finance are partnering exclusively with an SME family owned engineering busienss based in Stonehouse, who have more than 50 years of partnering with UK and international businesses.

Overview

The core duties of the Finance Manager are to work with the Management Team and in the production of all accounting documents to facilitate the board reporting functions for all financial functions of the firm.
The duties will primarily involve inputting sales and purchases onto SAP and managing the day-to-day reporting required for the business. More generally, it is expected the individual will report to the Management Team and be responsible for:

Processing invoices and credit notes, organising payments and managing credit control
Monthly creation and processing of payroll (Moneysoft), including RTI & pensions submissions and associated staff benefits
Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
Bank reconciliations
Liaising with an external accountant and assisting in the preparation of the year-end accounts
Provide reports and updates to the Management Team, as required
Management Accountants and KPI analysis
Adhoc commercial reports for the senior leadership team
HR administration
Personal Profile

Working in a high-pressure environment, to be effective, the individual will be required to report in a structured manner and be hard working, diligent, organised and be able to drive the implementation of operation projects as well as possessing a willingness to take on additional/ad-hoc tasks as required to support the needs of the business.

Experience Required

Ideally, qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a finance function within the Engineering sector would be ideal
Understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
Proficient in the use of SAP and Excel
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and manage relationships at all levels

Benefits

Salary based on experience
Company Pension Scheme
Life Insurance

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