Finance Manager

Description

Finance Manager

Salary: £33,000–£38,000 per annum

Working hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm

Holiday: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Location: Remote, with occasional office-based meetings

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and confident Finance Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping and finance function across the business.

This is a predominantly remote role, with some office-based meetings required from time to time. You will play an important role in keeping the accounts accurate, organised and fully up to date, while taking responsibility for a wide range of routine finance and compliance activities.

The successful candidate will be confident using Xero, have a strong understanding of VAT and CIS, and ideally have experience working with contractors and businesses operating within the construction sector.

A key part of the role will be taking more of the routine finance work away from the external accountant, helping to improve efficiency and potentially reduce accountancy costs. You will also act as the main point of contact with the external accountant where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day bookkeeping across the business

Confident and accurate use of Xero

Bank and account reconciliations

Cash-flow management and forecasting

Credit control and debtor management

Paying contractors and suppliers

Supplier queries and payment runs

Keeping the accounts organised and fully up to date

Dealing with HMRC where appropriate

Taking routine finance work away from the external accountant

Acting as the main point of contact with the accountant where appropriate

Preparing clean and organised information for year-end accounts

VAT & CIS Responsibilities

Preparing and submitting VAT returns

Managing CIS administration

Handling domestic reverse charge VAT, particularly in relation to contractor and construction work

Checking and processing subcontractor payments correctly

Calculating and applying CIS deductions

Completing and submitting monthly CIS returns

Ensuring supplier and contractor invoices are treated correctly for VAT and CIS purposes

Liaising with HMRC regarding VAT, CIS and other relevant matters

Additional Finance Responsibilities

Managing expenses and company card reconciliations

Payroll and pensions, if required

Producing monthly P&L reports

Preparing simple management information to provide a clear picture of business performance

Monitoring cash flow and highlighting any potential issues

Supporting the wider business with finance-related queries

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

Have solid bookkeeping and finance experience

Be confident using Xero

Have a good understanding of VAT and CIS

Ideally have experience with domestic reverse charge VAT

Understand contractor and subcontractor payments

Be confident dealing with HMRC

Have excellent attention to detail

Be highly organised and able to keep financial records accurate and up to date

Be comfortable working independently in a remote environment

Have good communication skills and be confident liaising with suppliers, contractors and external accountants

Be proactive and able to identify and resolve issues rather than simply process transactions

Be commercially aware and comfortable producing basic management information

What We Offer

* £33,000–£38,000 salary, depending on experience

* Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm

* Predominantly remote working

* Some office-based meetings as required

* 20 days annual leave + bank holidays

* The opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and play an important role within the business

* The opportunity to develop the role and take on greater responsibility over time

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