Our client is a legal multi talented firm based in Manchester. They are seeking an experienced Finance Director to take responsibility of the finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of the Group monthly management accounts for local management purposes
- Preparation of consolidated monthly accounts for the firm and other companies under their umbrella
- Review of reconciliations for all Group bank accounts
- Preparation of financial services returns
- Co-ordination of the payment of expenses
- Co-ordination, preparation and review of all necessary internal and external financial reports
- Liaise with auditors for yearend accounts
- Working capital and cash management
- Responsibility for administering monthly payroll process
- Dealing with any ad-hoc financial matters/reporting as they arise
- Reporting to and liaising with the Board by providing Strategic and Commercial support
Experience and Qualifications:
- Likely to be educated to undergraduate level or above
- Essential to have obtained a relevant professional qualification, e.g. Chartered Accountant
- Likely to have at least 5 years post-qualification experience, with at least 2 in a similar role
- Advantageous, but not essential, to have prior experience of a professional legal service environment
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Self-motivated with excellent communication skills with both staff and external contacts
- Strong technical knowledge of all aspects of financial and management accounting
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Methodical, thorough and attentive to detail
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
- Intermediate knowledge of MS office (preferably advanced Excel knowledge)
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity on both an individual and corporate basis
- Strong personality with systematic approach to work
For more information on this role, please email [email protected]