Management Accountant / Finance Manager

This role is Chester based, in applying for this role you must reside in the Chester or surrounding area, as you will be required on site at least 4 days a week, we also require proof of right to work in the UK when apply for this role.

Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment are exclusively working with a growing B2B service business based in the Chester area who are recruiting for a qualified 'Hands On' Finance Manager This business has grown rapidly over the past 5 years, so it is an exciting time to join this business as they travel on their journey of growth. This business is currently turning over in the region of £7.5m with robust plans for continued growth. This role would suit someone who is on a trajectory path in their career, could be a 1st Move from practice who has worked at Accounts/Audit Manager level, or someone who is looking to step up into a Finance Manager role, or simply is looking for a new challenge. This role reports into the Finance Director and will support the day-to-day running of the finance function as the business looks to grow in the coming years.

Reporting into the Finance Director and managing a small team, this role will ensure the day-to-day running of the finance function, overseeing a wide variety of tasks such as:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations, journals, prepayments to P&L
• Monitoring and report on variances across budgets
• Oversee cost control processes and identify opportunities for savings
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Lead and develop small team (finance assistant), providing mentoring and developing
• Manage project costs
• Financial analysis of overheads and costs
• Maintain fixed asset register
• Prepare monthly VAT returns
• Administer payroll for employees
• Prepare year-end packs and liaise with external auditors
• Ad hoc project work using Excel, possible M&A activities

Experience/Qualifications

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified
• Background from a dynamic SME environment as this will be a 'hands on' all round finance role
• Agile in dealing with different situations as and when they arise, have good attention to detail and be able to solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills, as you will be liaising across all departments with all level of stakeholders
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Thriving to always make improvements, looking at more efficient ways to enhance a growing business

What's On Offer

• £50,000 to £55,000 per annum (up to £60k dependant on experience and background)
• Chester based, fabulous offices in Chester City Center
• Ideally this role is full-time, but would consider someone looking for 4 days per week
• Competitive benefits

If you would like to hear more about this Finance Manager role working for a dynamic SME based in Chester, we'd be delighted to hear from you, please apply.