Your new company

Our client is a privately owned, cutting edge, research, design, manufacturing and retail business which sells its products internationally in the B2B and B2C markets.

They have offices near Colchester, Essex and operate on a hybrid working basis.

Due to investment and exciting growth plans, they are working with Hays to recruit a Qualified Accountant to join the business as Finance Manager, to report to the Directors and take ownership of finance and provide quality management information and analysis to provide decision support and influence strategic plans.

Your new role

Reporting to the Director, the Finance Manager will manage a Finance Administrator and take ownership of finance, IT (Sage & Excel) and company secretarial matters.

They will be responsible for the day to day accounting and reporting for the business.

Manage working capital and cashflow forecasting

Produce, develop and present monthly management reporting/board pack (Sage, Excel, PowerPoint)

Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet

Budgeting and forecasting

Payroll Review

VAT Returns

Managing payment runs

Accounts Payable, Receivable and Credit Control

Manage year-end

Liaise with the Auditors

IT - maintenance and development Sage and Excel

What you'll need to succeed

The Finance Manager will be a Qualified Accountant, "Hands on" who enjoys working in a collaborative, team environment where you can be creative, develop processes, systems, reporting and influence.

What you'll get in return

The Finance Manager will be offered a highly competitive salary in the region of £50,000 to £65,000 plus benefits.

23 days holiday plus 2-3 days Christmas shut down and bank holidays

Hybrid working 3 days office 2 days work from home

Pension

Free Parking

Opportunity to make the role your own and influence

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.