Finance Team Leader/ Manager

Finance Lead Up to £50k  North West - Hybrid 2 days in the office  Identify and lead on process improvements in the Financial Accounting Team, working with the wider finance community to ensure that any changes to central processes represent the best outcome for them.  Deliver assigned month end and other BAU requirements Develop policies and procedures that align with the project conclusions. Provide stand in support to the Financial Accounting Team Leaders. Support system changes by understanding the impact of the change on the financial processes, working collaboratively with the technical and transactional teams to test any changes. Take ownership of correcting any errors that have resulted from the change and to issue timely and succinct communications to the finance community to ensure they are kept informed. Manage communications of continuous improvement projects with the Business and Financial Business Partners throughout the lifetime of the projects. Ensure adequate training is given to the Financial Accounting team prior to project go live and work hand in hand whilst process is implemented. Assist on audit queries coming into the Financial Accounting Team. Support wider financial accounting team in complying with month end timetable and meetings SLAs Lead and develop a Team of Finance Assistants  Personal Specification Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) Excellent planning and administration skills. Experience with Balance sheet, Month End, Reconciliations and Updating/ Uploading Journals. Excellent communication skills. Ability to proactively take on new work as and when required