Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a fast-growing manufacturing/sustainability company on a 4-6 month fully remote fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting:

• Support the production of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Perform key monthly financial control activities, including cost allocation, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and process accounting journals, including those related to tax, accruals, and adjustments.
• Support the internal and external audit process, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit queries.
• Assist in accounting policy development and provide technical accounting analysis where required.
• Follow up on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes.
• Take ownership of payroll activities with an external payroll provider.
  
  Tax & Compliance:
• Take ownership of tax reporting, including VAT, corporation tax, and other applicable tax matters.
• Prepare tax accounting calculations, VAT returns, and disclosures for financial reporting purposes.
• Work closely with external tax advisors to ensure compliance with UK tax regulations.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on the company’s financial reporting.
• Ensure timely submission of tax filings and payments.
• Take ownership of compliance procedures to support business activities.
  
  The Ideal Candidate:
• Holds a professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and industry best practices.
• Interested in developing tax expertise, becoming the go-to person for VAT, corporation tax, and other tax matters within the finance team.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge and ability to solve complex accounting issues.
• Proficient in financial reporting tools and software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates