Finance Manager

Allen Lane are delighted to be supporting a client who are looking for a Bookkeeper / Finance Manager to join them on a permanent basis. About the Business This sales consultancy work with customers in both the public and private sectors and have achieved ongoing growth and success since their inception. Due to a period of rapid growth they are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join the group in a sole role. The Role Reporting into the Head of Operations, this is a sole in-house finance role working alongside an external accounting function, where you will be responsible for, but not limited to: Collecting payment of outstanding invoices and liaising with clients to understand any potential issues Reporting on aged debt and assess potential payment delays Update PO’s and re-issue invoices where necessary Ensure ledgers are correct and identify/resolve errors Accurately record costs into accounting system (Xero), making sure month end deadlines are met Financial planning and analysis Balance sheet reconciliation’s Complete board level and ad-hoc reports for directors First point of contact for any queries relating to finance The Candidate We are looking for candidates experienced of working in a similar role within a sales business with a focus on public sector clients. You will bequalified by experience or studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent), as well as have Excel skills at an intermediate level (pivots / lookups). You will have experience of working under pressure, able to demonstrate excellent communications skills and have a proven track record of effective decision making with excellent attention to detail. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, 3 days per week based in the Central London office with 2 days from home. Application Details: Closing Date: Monday 7th October 2024, 23:59pm Interview Date: To be confirmed (likely to be the week commencing 21st October 2024) Please apply early as this vacancy may close ahead of the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We look forward to receiving your application