Finance Manager - Hertford

Qualified Finance manager job opportunity based in Hertford / hybrid working:

* Prepare monthly management accounts inline with FRS 102, including detailed profit and loss account, balance sheet and variance analysis for the directors.
* Produce working papers which reconciles balance sheet items back to the management accounts produced each month.
* Oversee the purchase ledger and sales ledger function.
* Maintain an accurate general ledger and ensure timely month end and year end close.
* Support the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors.
* Develop and maintain strong internal financial controls and processes.
* Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting.
* Monitor business performance against budgets and investigate variances.
* Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts.
* Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and prepare and submit monthly CIS returns.
* Ensure CIS compliance by verifying new subcontractor and ensuring correct CIS Tax deducted at source and paid over to HMRC.
* Supported by a part time qualified accountant and bookkeeper.

Candidate requirements:

* ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent qualified accountant with minimum of 5 years post qualified experience.
* Ideally an accountant who has worked within industry for the last 2 years.
* Strong understanding of FRS 102 accounting standards, VAT legislation and CIS tax legislation.
* Strong Excel skills and Xero accounting software experience.
* Excellent organisation and time management skills and attention to detail.

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