Finance Manager

Hellesdon, Norfolk
Merch NWI
Role purpose: Your role as Finance Manager is to support the Managing Director by leading the operational day to day elements involved with running an manufacturing plant. Main duties and responsibilities: Finance: Oversee all day-to-day accounting activities including payroll. Oversee and check all accounting records are processed within the month-end timetable via Xero accounting. Oversight and responsibility for monthly reconciliation of key control accounts including all bank reconciliation’s. Responsible for monthly review of Aged Debtors and Creditors and follow up outstanding balances as required. Review and submit VAT returns. Procurement: Responsibility for the control and operation of payment processes. Payroll & Pensions: Overseeing the timely and accurate completion of the staff monthly payroll and Government Pension departments. Overseeing the financial administration of new starters , leavers along with monthly payroll contract changes. Knowledge & Skills: Working experience of XERO accounting and brightpay payroll. Excellent numeracy and literacy skills with an ability to analyse and interpret financial data. Competent and effective user of IT, including Excel and Word. Attention to detail and an analytical mind. Knowledge of budget setting and monitoring. Knowledge of Invoice Discount Facility Other Personal Qualities: Abilities to lead, to inspire, to work as part of a team, to work independently and to think laterally and creatively. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and external bodies at all levels. Salary to be agreed upon, depending on experience