We are looking for a part time Head of Accounts & Finance for our client in the financial services sector. The post is 3 days per week with a high degree of flexibility to choose working hours. It is a home based role, with in-person meetings every 2 weeks at a location close to Liverpool Street in London. They are open to candidates based anywhere across the country.
Purpose of the Role: Responsible for the Accounting & Finance functions of the company
Key Responsibilities:
- Create, implement & maintain financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency.
- Preparation and planning of financial forecasting, budgets, and all financial reporting
- Ensure financial records are kept up to date with the latest transactions and changes.
- Liaise with external accountants/auditors.
- Monitor all bank deposits and payments.
- Perform periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems.
- Client fee invoicing.
- Manage partial exemption VAT process.
- Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking and reports.
- Ensure required statutory financial reports are submitted to the FCA on time and compliance with all relevant financial legislation, regulations and guidelines, etc.
- Ensure all financial transactions are correctly recorded in accounting software
- Prepare reports to the Board and shareholders
- Prepare periodical FCA reporting
- Prepare and monitor budgets through the management accounts and support budget holders on understanding variances against budget
- Participate in internal meetings to share information and insights on historic and future financial results
- The operation of the sales ledger ensuring that invoices are raised promptly and accurately and that appropriate credit control procedures are in place to ensure prompt payment of debts.
- The operation of the purchase ledger ensuring that invoices are accurately recorded in the accounting system and that suppliers are paid within agreed credit terms.
- Monitor and review financial systems and procedures and recommend, devise and implement more effective and efficient procedures.
Key Requirements:
- Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
- Relevant qualification desirable but not essential
- Experience using financial software.
- Advanced MS Excel skills.
- Knowledge of financial regulations.
Our client offers:
- 25 days a year holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
- Medical insurance for employees and immediate family
- 5% pension contributions for employees
- Salary: £60,000-£80,000 FTE depending on experience and qualifications