Finance Manager Remote
Job description
Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Home Based
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 per annum plus 10% bonus
About AVC Wise
We’re leading the way when it comes to financial planning and education for employees providing benefits to hundreds of thousands of people in the UK. Most importantly we’re truly passionate about improving the financial lives of workers!
We span 5 generations, have great gender diversity, we’re based all over the UK working remotely full time, but we meet up regularly!
You’ll find AVC Wise to be a company that’s focused on being an employer of choice where people thrive, and your voice is truly heard. We empower our colleagues to do great work by investing in learning, personal development, and technology.
The difference you’ll make
AVC Wise is seeking to employ a Finance Manager to join our team. This is an exciting new opportunity to be part of a growing and innovative business.
The role requires an individual to be hard-working and enthusiastic and have the flexibility to work both in a team as well as under their own initiative. You will identify opportunities for continuous improvement in relation to the maintenance of data and will work with internal stakeholders to drive data efficiency.
Who we’re looking for
Your main responsibilities in this role will include:
- To manage and monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company including financial reporting
- Oversee and manage the two employees in the Finance Team
- Produce Management Information every month and report to the Operating Board
- Prepare annual reports and returns for statutory financial reporting including company accounts and Companies House returns
- Produce, monitor and analyse the financial budget and cashflow to identify progress and anomalies
- Provide input and advice to the Operating Board on all financial matters and be seen as the financial expert at the company
- Contract outside services for tax and accounting advice, accounts preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary
- Manage relationships with external financial parties including banking, financing and pension provider
- Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
- Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company including researching and analysing financial reports and market trends
- Manage the finance systems in place and establish system improvements to make financial processes more efficient
- Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company and ensure compliance with accounting policies, legislation and regulatory requirements
This list is not exhaustive and a full job description is available.
A bit about you
You will have previous experience in a Finance Manager role, as well as holding a professional accounting qualification. In addition to this you will possess the following skills and experience:
- Significant technical accounting knowledge including creating statutory accounts
- Demonstrable experience of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Superior mathematical skills
- Leadership skills and people management experience with the ability to delegate and manage the work of others
- Proactive approach and positive attitude
- Understanding of data privacy standards
- Understanding of legislative reporting requirements
- Excellent organisational, planning, research, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient IT skills in particular in MS Excel, Accounting Systems and Modelling
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and spoken
- Competent public speaking skills
- High attention to detail
- Multi-tasking abilities
- High level of integrity and honesty
What we’ll give you in return
This a role that offers true satisfaction with the chance to help other people. We value each of our colleagues’ contribution and we offer benefits that cater to our colleagues’ mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. We know that we all want different things so there’s something for everyone. Here’s just a few things we offer:
- £200 allowance to get your home office set up
- A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus the day off for your birthday
- Contributory pension scheme (4% Employer, 5% Employee)
- Affordable salary sacrifice benefits such as Cycle to Work, Home and Electronics, Gym Memberships Travel & Leisure, Lease Cars and much more
- Discounts and savings on shopping, travel, entertainment and more
- Access to our outstanding Employee Assistance Programme
- Peer to Peer Recognition
- Quarterly socials and regular team events
- Significant training and development opportunities
We're all working remotely so all of our interviews are being conducted online.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to make a significant, long-lasting contribution to a high-profile business, at a key point in its development.
We encourage applicants from all sections of the community so that we can truly reflect the customers and clients we work with.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Quarterly bonus
Application question(s):
- Are you a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACAS or CIMA)?
Education:
- Master's (preferred)
Experience:
- Finance Management: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote
