Finance Manager

Kenneth Brian Associates is recruiting for a dynamic and growing education company based in Clapham. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our Clients team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the continued success of a leading recruitment business. If you're passionate about managing financial operations, driving efficiency, and working in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management Accounts: Prepare and present monthly management accounts for each project/company to the leadership team, providing insights into financial performance and recommendations for improvement.
• VAT Returns: Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Invoice Management: Accurate processing of invoices, ensuring they are correctly assigned to the appropriate project.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Monitor cash flow by managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payment to suppliers and invoicing to clients.
• Cash Flow Forecasting: Prepare detailed cash flow forecasts to help manage liquidity and ensure sufficient funding for projects.
• Overhead Forecasting: Maintain and monitor overhead forecasts to ensure accurate allocation of costs and support financial planning.
• Liaising with Lending Banks: provide necessary financial information and ensure compliance with loan agreements.
• General Bookkeeping: Carry out day-to-day bookkeeping functions, including maintaining accurate financial records for each company, reconciling accounts, and managing ledgers.
• Financial Reporting: Produce regular financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts for each company.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring performance against budgeted figures.
• Bank Reconciliations: Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash flow management.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure the business remains compliant with all tax obligations.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
• Strong understanding of VAT regulations and tax compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.