Finance Manager

Job Scope:Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role within the Finance team, responsible for producing monthly management accounts whilst managing a Finance Assistant and supporting the Head of Finance on strategic initiatives and business partnering with non-finance stakeholders across the group.Roles and Responsibilities:Produce monthly management accounts, with supporting commentary and variance analysisPartner with budget holders to ensure clear understanding of financial performance and budget monitoring informationManage VAT accounting processes effectively, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and ensure adherence to financial policies and proceduresReview and strengthen financial controls on an ongoing basis, ensuring they remain robust and scalable and support the implementation of new digital ways of workingMonitor expenditure against budgets, providing timely and insightful analysisWork closely with budget holders to support effective financial planning, forecasting and spend phasingProvide guidance and support to team members where requiredBuild strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proactively identifying solutions and enhancing service deliveryRequired Qualifications and AptitudesExperience is key - experience in a similar Finance Manager or Management Accountant role preparing monthly management accounts and managing and delivering month-end processesStrong understanding of UK accounting standards and financial practicesConfident and collaborative, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with senior stakeholders and as part of a teamStrong IT skills including Excel and other systems experienceEmployee benefits include25 days holidayPension schemeGym membershipEmployee Discount Platform£40,000 - £45,000 p.aTPBN1_UKTJ