Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a highly successful Ayrshire-based business in order to appoint a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will report to the Head of Finance and will play a key role in providing direction and leadership to the Finance team. Ideally, this role would suit a newly or recently qualified accountant (ICAS / ACCA or equivalent), with strong technical accounting experience. This is a brilliant opportunity for the right individual to develop themselves and their skills within an exciting business.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the Finance team to produce month-end management accounts
• Monitoring and maintaining adequate systems and controls
• Overseeing the finance aspects of payroll processing for all Group entities
• Reviewing monthly management accounts and reporting per agreed timelines
• Monthly upload to Group, ensuring mapping in line with group requirements
• Assisting in providing technical advice on accounting (including UK GAAP) and all relevant taxes for the finance team
• Reviewing monthly production of balance sheet reconciliations with full supporting backup
• Leading with the interim and final audit process, responsible for upload of requested backup to auditors
• Delivering and reviewing year-end audit files and respective papers in line with deliverables for the external auditors for all entities
• Producing annual financial statements
• Ensuring the adequate timetable for all weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual deliverables is deployed and that it is adhered to
• Producing and reviewing all applicable taxes and statutory filling including PAYE, VAT, PSA, Corporation Tax, Deferred Tax
• Working with the Accountants for the production of monthly / quarterly / annual budget versus actual commentary ahead of the review process with the Head of Finance
• Ensuring the Finance function has adequate financial processes, systems and controls and that these are implemented and documented appropriately
• Maintaining effective management accounting processes
• Supporting the prudent management, operational delivery, development and strategic enhancement of the Finance function
• Providing some cover for the Head of Finance in times of absence
• Assisting with any ad hoc Finance tasks as and when required

The Person:

• A qualified accountant (ICAS / ACCA or equivalent)
• Experienced in meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to adhere to deadlines, whilst managing various stakeholders
• Proficient in the use of accounting software, for example, Sage
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically strong in Excel and Word
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experienced in leading, motivating and mentoring personnel, coupled with excellent communication skills
• Experienced in leading a team (desirable)

On Offer:

• Discretionary bonus (up to 10%)
• 27 days A/L plus English bank hols
• Moving day (+1 annual leave)
• Birthday day (+1 annual leave)
• Duvet day (+1 annual leave)
• Opportunity to buy 5 additional annual leave days
• Match up to 4% pension
• Access to benefits portal for shopping discounts etc
• Access to Health and Well-Being Portal
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family days, Easter events, Ayr Races (all paid for by the business)

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Gillian O’Neil at Rutherford Cross.

Telephone: +447432482882

Email: [email protected]