Finance Manager

Responsible for promoting the reputation of the function with internal and external customers through the strong performance of the team, it's customer service and considerate management of resources. Performance manage a team that is results driven, setting clear targets. Strong Arrears Management and the timely payment of suppliers. Achieve KPI's set for the organisation. Problem solving when required in respect of queries and takes personal action to support the team to win difficult challenges while analysing causes of queries and working in partnership with other teams to remove them. Responsible for ensuring strong Financial and audit controls with appropriate segregation of duties Responsible for the accurate and timely reconciliation of all purchase and sales and Income ledger, and control accounts and that any reconciling differences or outstanding transactions on account reconciliations are investigated and resolved and the Head of Finance and the Financial Accountant are fully informed. Responsible for the team's participation in year-end processes. Responsible for preparing and maintaining procedures around Income Collection and Accounts Payable. Works with the organisation and the Finance Team to ensure harmonisation of processes and that best practice is being carried out across the business and that service effectively adheres to Policies and Procedures and meets legal requirements, best practice and organisational objectives. Ensures the service is provided in accordance with these agreed standard procedures and processes and that all queries and requests are managed efficiently including providing advice, resourcing and production of operational reports. Responsible for being fully conversant with the operation of the Finance and Income Management systems (Unit 4) / ActiveH, interfaces with other systems and ensures these are maintained and managed properly, keeping up-to-date with developments in the systems and ensuring that all upgrades and system changes are properly tested Acts as a subject matter expert in his/her area providing technical expertise and advice Supports the development and delivery of new service offerings as appropriate and participates in the year end processes and results within the Finance Team. Day to day operational activities relating to payment-related services including, but not limited to, payment of invoices to agreed terms by cheque, BACS, CHAPS, direct debit, standing order. Managing the petty cash and corporate credit card schemes. Ensure arrears are managed appropriately. Any other appropriate duties as requested from time to timeSellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website