Finance Manager

My client is a leading firm within the construction industry and is looking for either: - Accounts Payable - Finance Manager - Financial Controller - Accountant. This is an exciting oppertunity for someone looking for a 4 day per week office based position, with the option of 1 day per week on top from home OR in the office if prefered. The role: * Responsible for processing of all bookkeeping transactions in line with the finance procedures and deadlines set including payments, invoices, income and receipts. * Maintaining an overview of the nominal ledger raising any queries or ambiguities with the finance director * Manages the reconciliation of the supplier statements within the financial system and any escalated queries are resolved * Responsible for the filing of periodic reconciled VAT and CIS returns in line with the required procedures * Maintain and report the overview of the creditors ledger monthly to the Finance Director and follow up any actions required * Process periodic payment runs for suppliers and subcontractors in line with approved invoices from the Finance Director * Undertake ad hoc payment runs as requested by Directors ensuring all paperwork is correct and filed appropriately * Maintain and report the overview of the debtors ledger raising any debtors over 60 days and implement the procedures to manage bad debtors * Responsible for undertaking credit control procedures in line with the financial timetable * Responsible for verifying the accuracy of accounts and alerting the Finance Director of errors * Work closely with the FD to prepare the short term cash flow forecasts Where required support the Purchase Ledger Clerk with the logging of purchase invoices. Software: Sage Outlook / Microsoft package Requirements: * Demonstrated experience of historic bookkeeping procedures up to trial balance * Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy * Highly organised and can work to scheduled deadlines * Good excel skills and other Microsoft products * Accountancy qualification up to ACCA applied skills level or equivalent accounting experience * Proficient in the use of Sage 50 accounts software * Can work independently or part of a team * Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and International Accounting Standards * High ethical, professional and confidentiality standards Benefits: - Competitive salary - Flexible Working - A very friendly and fun team - Great career progression - Oppertunity for excess earnings much more