Our small yet well-established client, who have ambitious future growth plans, are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join their fun and family feel team. This is a permanent opportunity based from their offices in Staunton, Gloucester.
You will be responsible for financial reporting, budget management, cost control, and administering and controlling our accounting functions. You will play a critical role in strategic decision-making and will work closely with the team to drive the financial performance of the company.
You will be joining an exciting, growing business with ambitious growth plans - the sort of environment where future career development opportunities are likely to emerge. To be considered for this role you must have strong attention to detail and a willingness to get stuck in along with a good sense of humour and a love for dogs! Most of all, you must be a team player.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
- Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed.
- Develop, implement, and monitor budgets and forecasts to ensure financial targets are met.
- Develop effective internal controls to safeguard the company's assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Purchase & sales ledger entries, bank & balance sheet reconciliations, incoming and outgoing payments, goods inwards receipts, VAT, PAYE and manage foreign exchange policies.
- Liaise with external auditors, banks, and other financial institutions.
Candidate Attributes:
- ACCA / CIMA certification or qualified by experience
- Experience working with Microsoft Office particularly Excel
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Ability to get stuck in and work closely alongside other members of the team
- Bubbly personality with ability to speak to people at all levels
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
Salary: Circa £40k per annum depending on experience (if you feel you have the right attributes, please outline your salary expectations when applying)