JOB: FINANCE MANAGER

SALARY: 45-55K

LOCATION: HARROGATE

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a growing Harrogate based SME. Reporting to the Directors of the business, this opportunity will suit a commercially minded person who can actively contribute to the day-to-day operations and month end reporting requirements.

You’ll be responsible for project reporting, including work in progress and missing costs analyses, working closely with the Project Team to ensure accuracy within the project management platform.

You will also take responsibility for the preparation of profit and cash flow forecasts on a regular basis, supporting Project Managers in day-to-day operations, budgeting, and all of the usual month-end procedures such as fixed assets, accruals, prepayments etc.

Specific Requirement:

• Managing and maintaining the accounting records (Xero).
• Analysing financial data, monitoring expenditure, forecasting revenue, coordinating processes, and ensuring accuracy of financial information.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reports.
• Prepare and provide commentary of analysis for Directors.
• Oversee and action the smooth running of Accounts Payable & Receivable function, hands on whenever necessary.
• Control & completion of Month End process.
• Ownership of Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Overhead review, analysis, and comparatives with improvement recommendations.
• Preparing and filing of quarterly VAT returns.
• Preparing and filing of monthly CIS returns.
• Cashflow and payment run management.
• Implementation of all necessary transaction process, policies, controls, and procedures.

Skills & Experience required:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACMA/ACA/ACCA) or Qualified By Experience.
• Strong background in project reporting, WIP and experience of the Construction Industry Scheme.
• You’ll be commercially minded, outgoing and exuberant, and have the confidence to use your initiative, presenting strong communication skills.
• Being driven and hardworking is second nature to you, you’ll be motivated to drive the business forward and you’ll demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to work.
• A good working knowledge of Excel and Xero.

What’s on Offer:

• A starting salary of between £45,000-£55,000.
• Free Parking at their modern Harrogate based offices.
• You’ll be part of an inspiring, vibrant workplace where passion, fun and creativity are the most important values.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Being part of a growing business with a clear progression route.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.