REED Finance is proud to be representing our specialist client within the domiciliary care sector to assist in the recruitment of a Finance Manager based at their Head office in Lancaster.
Our client has been established for over 20 years and has grown from strength to strength. At present the organisation employ over 100 staff members. Working over a wide geographical area, they make extensive use of modern technology, computer and systems.
The Finance Manager will oversee their financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Sage for payroll, experienced in managing sales and purchase ledgers, and adept at producing management accounts. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to handle multiple financial tasks efficiently.
Day to Day of the role:
- Calculate wages and pension deductions using Sage, and issue payslips and tax documents.
- Perform BACS transfers for wages and ensure timely submission of FPS & EPS to HMRC.
- Manage sales ledger activities, including issuing invoices, posting to NHS software platforms, and conducting credit control.
- Reconcile bank accounts daily and match receipts to invoices.
- Handle purchase ledger tasks, including entering invoices on Xero, paying suppliers, and managing payments for client training.
- Oversee PA travel expenses, ensuring compliance and processing payments.
- Produce management accounts by the 7th working day and provide ad-hoc reports to directors.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and monitor investment accounts, making recommendations as needed.
- Update and maintain the costing system, and use it to inform directorate decisions on pay increases and price uplifts.
- Negotiate fee uplifts with ICBs and clients, using costing templates to provide necessary information.
- Perform miscellaneous financial tasks such as reconciling bank accounts, managing petty cash, and reconciling credit card statements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Sage for payroll processing.
- Experience with sales and purchase ledger management.
- Ability to produce timely management accounts and financial reports.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
- Experience with Xero accounting software.
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.