Title Finance Manager
Salary Open
Location Cornwall Devon
Job Information

Finance Manager

Devon – Cornwall

Salary – Market Rate

Travel anticipated

Law Firm.

 

Purpose of the role working within Finance department, this role will be responsible for maintaining effective financial controls and processes, managing the month-end closing activities, maintaining the integrity of financial data and the production of reporting requirements for a number of in-house entities. Key Responsibilities

 

The role incorporates a broad range of accounting duties including:

  • Routine month-end closing activities, including inter-company balance and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Preparation of the Group’s balance sheet and cash flow to support the production of the monthly management accounts.
  • Maintaining the group’s finance policies and procedures, incorporating both accounting policies and internal procedural controls.
  • Maintaining the integrity of the financial data on the chosen IT platform.
  • Proactive identification, implementation and adoption of system and process to enhance client service, and drive efficiency.
  • Support the centralised finance processing operation, driving efficiency through process improvement and standardisation.
  • Maintain the external relationship with the chosen bank, ensuring all bank mandates are kept up to date and accurately reflect the operations of the Group.
  • Supporting the Group Financial Controller with internal and external audit queries and requests from Group Finance and Group auditors.
  • Preparation of in-house company accounts to assist in the completion of tax and regulatory returns.
  • Develop strong relationships with the wider Group Finance function to ensure identification and consistent use of best practice.
  • Carry out all aspects of the role in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, and controls. Competencies
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, or equivalent)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and competent with other Microsoft Office suite and financial packages
  • Competent with financial systems ensuring the accuracy of systems and processes
  • Demonstrated high degree of numeracy and analytical thinking · Highly diligent and organised approach to work
  • ‘Can do’ and very positive attitude with a client service mentality; approachable
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Good interpersonal skills and effective communicator (verbal and written)
  • Ability to problem solve and select the most appropriate course of action. Ability to work effectively in a team and use own initiative
  • Possess effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting demands.

 

Interested?

 

To apply for this position please contact:

Jonny Scott-Slater LLM

scott-slater.com

legal-recruitment-cornwall.co.uk

 

E – talentedlawyers@aol.com

01872 274227

07724760904

07490445449

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