MacKenzie King are currently recruiting a Finance Manager to join a global organisation with a base in Ipswich. As a Finance Manager you will manage a team of 2/3 Accounts Assistants and support the Head Of Finance in the timely production of accurate information and reporting.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure all payments, and all general ledger entries are processed accurately and in a timely manner
- Ensure technical results and ledger balances between multiple systems are reconciled on a quarterly basis
- Maintain the general ledger ensuring that data is loaded accurately and that the appropriate monthly controls are adhered to
- Ensure that a high-quality service is delivered to internal clients in terms of: timely delivery, accuracy of data, responsiveness to queries, reconciliations made
- Improve and optimise the accounts production process and the quality of reports produced
- Lead and develop the team. Manage the workload and performance of team members with particular focus on productivity and process optimisation while ensuring teams are motivated and capable of multi-tasking, by emphasising constant communication.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with key business contacts
- Liaise with external auditors to manage the year end audit process where necessary
- Manage ad hoc finance projects as required
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Studying towards ACCA/CIMA is preferred but QBE will be considered
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, with 5+ years' experience in a financial reporting/management accounting environment
- Proven track record of excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Good understanding of processes and IT software packages
- Excellent organisation, planning and people management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure and operate within a tight deadline environment
Benefits:
- Discretionary bonus scheme based on personal performance
- 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 3 years)
- 35 hour working week
- Hybrid working (2 days office, 3 days at home)
- Flexible working
- Company pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Life assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
To find out more about this opportunity please get in touch with with Stephanie at MacKenzie King.