Finance Manager

We are looking for an Accountant with a passion for Construction and UK real estate and experience within a contracting business to join our fast paced, dynamic and friendly team.

Whilst you will be required to work with minimal supervision, when necessary, you will play an important role in our integrated team where colleagues within Vantage Zero, Bankfoot APAM and the wider group all work closely together.

This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to contribute to the success of a growing organisation and assist with enhancing process and policies.

The purpose of the role is to;

• Provide comprehensive management accounting services to Vantage Zero.
• Take ownership of the financial process and deliverables for Vantage Zero.

GENERAL ACTIVITIES

Management Accounting Duties

• Prepare accurate and timely consolidated management accounts, including income statements, balance sheets and other financial information including the calculation and posting of manual journals such as accruals, prepayments, depreciation etc.
• Measure and liaise with both internal and external clients, staff and management on reported results and performance of KPI’s. Prepare monthly variance commentary and analysis by job.
• Identify problem areas and present recommendations to Directors in a clear and effective manner.
• Production of cashflows against business plan & budgets and considering variances.
• Management of the audit process, liaising with internal and external auditors as required.
• Preparation of VAT returns, CIS returns, Corporations Tax compliance, and assistance with other compliance.
• Management of banking, supplier invoice payments, company credit cards and credit control.

Operational and Client Services Duties

• Working closely with other members of the team and wider group to provide a bridge between financials and operational components of the business.
• Review accounting processes and procedures, identifying problem areas and areas for improvement to ensure accurate delivery of results.
• Working closely with the Directors in the preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly management and Board reporting.
• Ensure excellent client service delivery and act as point of contact for financial queries both internally and externally.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification or QBE.
• Experience in a contracting business is essential.
• Knowledge of the construction industry is desirable.
• Technical accounting and tax knowledge is advantageous (potentially from a practice background)
• Experience in project management software is beneficial

APTITUDES

• Competent business user of MS Office software.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus.
• Excellent verbal, and good written, communication skills with the ability to clearly present financial information.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Self-motivated and systematic.
• Results/task orientated, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and seeking solutions to problems as they arise.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

CHARACTER

• Committed to customer service delivery.
• Reliable, committed and objective driven with a desire to excel.
• Confidential and discrete approach.
• Calm manner, able to work under pressure and adapt to changing demands and priorities.
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours from time to time.