Job Description
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
