FINANCE TEAM LEADER / MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

STRATHAVEN, SOUTH LANARKSHIRE (4 DAYS OFFICE / 1 DAY HOME)

£40,000 TO £45,000 (POSSIBLY FLEXIBLE FOR A FULLY ACCA / CIMA QUALIFIED CANDIDATE) + ENHANCED BENEFITS

THE COMPANY:

We're partnering with a well-established and growing specialist business based in Strathaven that is looking to recruit a Finance Team Leader / Management Accountant to support the finance function and lead a small finance team.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Finance Team Leader/Management Accountant who can play a key role in overseeing day-to-day financial operations and supporting the wider business.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and provide valuable financial insight to support decision making across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, improving processes and supporting a small finance team.

THE FINANCE TEAM LEADER / MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

• Reporting to the Finance Manager and leading a small finance team


• Maintaining accurate financial records, ledgers and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations


• Leading & supporting the finance team with queries and providing hands-on support with invoices, payments and receipts during busy periods


• Authorising payment runs, monitoring cash requirements and preparing cashflow forecasts


• Overseeing credit control activity and reviewing bad debt provisions


• Producing expenditure analysis versus budget and forecast, highlighting key variances and supporting cost control initiatives


• Preparing financial analysis for internal stakeholders including CAPEX tracking, functional P&Ls and activity costing


• Supporting the annual budgeting process and contributing to monthly forecasting


• Managing month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, payroll journals and other adjustments


• Maintaining the fixed asset register including acquisitions, disposals and depreciation


• Managing intercompany recharges and reconciliations


• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and payroll reconciliations


• Producing monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis for senior management


• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements


• Supporting audits, tax packs and ensuring compliance with internal controls

THE PERSON:

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, or Qualified by Experience, with experience in a similar finance role such as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Finance Supervisor / Finance Team Leader


• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and VAT regulations


• Experience preparing management accounts and supporting month-end processes


• Previous experience leading or mentoring junior finance staff


• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting systems such as SAGE would be advantageous


• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a hands-on finance role


• A proactive mindset with the ability to support financial operations and contribute to business decision making

TO APPLY: Please send your CV via the advert for the Finance Team Leader / Management Accountant position for immediate consideration.

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