Qualified ACCA / ACA / CIMA Finance Manager job opportunity in Hertford

Qualified Finance manager job opportunity based in Hertford / hybrid working:

• Prepare monthly management accounts inline with FRS 102, including detailed profit and loss account, balance sheet and variance analysis for the directors.
• Produce working papers which reconciles balance sheet items back to the management accounts produced each month.
• Oversee the purchase ledger and sales ledger function.
• Maintain an accurate general ledger and ensure timely month end and year end close.
• Support the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors.
• Develop and maintain strong internal financial controls and processes.
• Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor business performance against budgets and investigate variances.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and prepare and submit monthly CIS returns.
• Ensure CIS compliance by verifying new subcontractor and ensuring correct CIS Tax deducted at source and paid over to HMRC.
• Supported by a part time qualified accountant and bookkeeper.

Candidate requirements:

• ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent qualified accountant with minimum of 5 years post qualified experience.
• Ideally an accountant who has worked within industry for the last 2 years.
• Strong understanding of FRS 102 accounting standards, VAT legislation and CIS tax legislation.
• Strong Excel skills and Xero accounting software experience.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills and attention to detail.