Our client a leading business services company is seeking to recruit an Interim Head of Finance for a 4-6 month contract to manage the day to day finance function in Central London.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the company
- Preparation of monthly management accounts pack and associated commentary in a timely manner
- Managing the development and training of the finance team, providing support where needed
- Forecasting and managing cash positions across the business
- The preparation of annual budgets that include Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Cash Forecast, various other summaries as required and full supporting schedules.
- Ensuring robust financial controls, processes and procedures are in place and operating to the highest possible standards
- Produce monthly statistics, reporting on key performance indicators.
- Ensure all statutory deadlines and payments are adhered to (VAT, CT, PAYE etc)
- Liaising directly with external stakeholders and accountants and dealing with any queries
- VAT returns
As the successful candidate you will:
- Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or similar)
- Have previous experience in a financial control role ideally in a SME business.
- Previous staff supervisory experience
- Sage experience would be desirable.
Austin Rose is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.