Part-Time Finance Manager

Delighted to be working exclusively with a client based in the south side of Glasgow who has a requirement for a Finance Manager to join them on a part-time basis.  This role is office-based working 3 days (flexible on days worked) paying an attractive salary.  Free parking is available.

The role of Finance Manager performs a critical support function to the managing and co-ordinating accounting functions and ensuring the continuous fluidity of cash flow. The role is both demanding and diverse requiring a great deal of initiative, accuracy and attention to detail. An efficient and effective Finance Manager is seen as an essential aid in achieving company objectives and ensuring the company remain at the forefront of their industry.
Essential Duties

• Ability to communicate effectively and build close working relations with clients, customers, and colleagues to achieve agreed budgets, targets and objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end finance operations to ensure the smooth running of the Finance department
• Keep abreast of finance and payroll legislation, ensuring the company remains complaint at all times
• Preparation of financial statements and management accounts, including preparation and submission of VAT and Inland Revenue Returns and payments including corporation tax
• Assist and cooperate fully with Company Accountants
• Assist Company Accountants with audit preparation
• Ensure timely payment of PAYE and NIC to HRMC
• Ensure timely payment of suppliers and third parties
• Prepare regular reports to management
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and regular forecasting for the company and various vessels
• Ensure the ongoing improvement of finance, payroll and credit control procedures
• Cash flow forecasting
• Review the credit worthiness of potential new clients and report findings to management
• Review of debts for bad and doubtful debt provisions
• Oversee and report the financial performance of the company including satellite sites
• Act as first point of contact for high-level finance and payroll matters, escalating to the senior management team as necessary
• Supervise, guide, and motivate the finance team, reporting any concerns and suggested remedies to management at the earliest opportunity
• Assist with department appraisals, 1-2-1 meetings and HR investigations
• Provide structured training and coaching to the finance department, ensuring new and existing staff are familiar with internal practices, client requirements and applicable regulations
• Ensure workloads are balanced amongst team and priorities are identified, allocated and overseen to ensure best service is delivered to clients and candidates
• Foster a strong team relationship, leading by example
• Assist with weekly, fortnightly and monthly processing of all payrolls when required

 
Experience and Skills Specification
 

• Experience of working in a fast-paced financial background
• A sound working knowledge of VAT and PAYE processes and procedures
• Payroll experience
• A sound understanding of accounting and credit control methods and current practices
• Experience of Sage Line 50, Xero, or similar software
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office excel and word

 

To find out more please apply or contact Linda Currie.
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