Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Our client is a well-established, successful and growing family run business based in Newport, South Wales. They specialists and the supply leisure-based products, maintenance & repair and have a small supporting retail supplying accessories etc. They’re seeking a capable and experienced Accountant to head up their busy and dynamic accounts department. The role will be part time, around 20 hours per week (flexible). The role will be office based at their head office in Newport.

The role will be hands on, working with, supporting and mentoring, one other team member who has completed AAT level 3 and continues their studies.

The role will include, supported by your Accounts Assistance, production and overseeing of all management and statutory accounts for the business.

This will include:

• VAT returns,
• Monthly management accounts
• Cashflow & business forecasting and management
• Management of the payroll (processed externally)
• Completing government surveys
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register and nominal ledger
• Preparing audit file for yearend to be given to external accountants
• Reconciliation of the ledgers and banks accounts
• Debtor management

You will ideally be motivated by continuous improvement, strong in the use of IT systems, excel and, ideally, Sage L50 and have a proven track record of delivery within a similar Senior Finance role, in a commercial business.

The role offers a very friendly, family run, environment, flexibility on how the working hours are to be made up, a competitive salary, pension (3%), free onsite parking and 25 days paid holiday.