Finance Manager

Roles and responsibilities within this role:Monthly Management Accounts:Overseeing the month end close, working with other areas of finance to close ledgers to the agreed timescaleOverseeing and supporting with the preparation of monthly management accounts to a high standard of accuracy.Ensuring all recurring journals are booked by the relevant team membersOverseeing the pre-close reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, reviewing for accuracy and ensure there are no material adjustments required at year end.Ensuring postings are accurate and reflect the coding and dimensions requiredBusiness Partnering:Championing best practice and encourage high standards of work and service to the business to match Ridge core valuesEnsuring agreed policies and processes are adhered to and proactively developed to meet the needs of the business as it transitions through growth.Providing support and guidance to the business including induction training when requiredSupporting with the FP&A Team providing commercial challenge to the business to maximise revenue and minimise costsSystems Development:Timely closure of the month and year end ledgersLiaising with IT to maintain the configuration of the D365 accounting systemOverseeing the testing process for routine system updatesStaff Management:Leading the team providing direction, support and mentoring.Ensuring annual reviews are performed along with ongoing with mid-year progress reviewsMonitoring workloads and re-directing resource throughout the month to ensure all tasks are completed.Assessing staffing requirements to ensure the team are appropriately staffed to cope with growthThe skills and experience required for this role:A qualified accountant with 2 years+ post qualification experienceEither a first move from practice or from industry with a similar scale of business. Knowledge of finance systems and management accounts preparation is helpful.A positive and strong ‘can do' attitudeThe ability to bring fresh ideasGreat communications skills, both verbally and writtenAttention to detailTeam player and keen to be visible to the team and wider finance functionThe essential skills and experience required for this role are as follows: Experience of managing staff, working within a multi-sited and growing business.Can demonstrate a proactive approach to team and process development.Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics F&O preferable or experience of similar ERP systemsA strong working knowledge of ExcelTPBN1_UKTJ