finance manager Sandbach, England
Job description
Optimum Pay Group, is a global payroll provider, paying thousands of people every week, our world class service and relationship building is key to the role so you will be driven, full of personality and put each client at the focus of what you do.
Due to growth within Optimum Pay, we now have an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to join our award-winning company based at our brand-new head office in Sandbach.
The role of Group Finance Manager will be to proactively manage the internal accounts function of all group companies ensuring all regulatory, contractual, and best practice procedures are always maintained. Invoicing & credit control will play a key part in this, with regular contact with the clients and suppliers of each company.
This function is solely responsible for the end-to-end finance and administration processes within the Group and to provide proactive financial advice and assistance to the board of directors on all financial matters and delivering seamless support to all Company departments on any financial matters.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Complete the monthly payroll process for all employees of the companies utilising Xero Payroll software, ensuring completion to contractual deadlines and compliance with HMRC requirements. Manage the Company NEST Pension Scheme and Holiday Funds.
- Maintain payroll journals in Xero.
- Arrange BACS payments for all suppliers and employees, and complete by agreed deadlines, with relevant remittances
- Update daily the Xero software with the day-to-day bookkeeping.
- Prepare monthly financial reports by client account including Cash Flow and Revenue Forecast and report to the CEO and senior management.
- Prepare all VAT in compliance with current legislation.
- Manage and maintain the Company’s PO system.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
- Develop new administration systems, as required, to continually develop the Finance function.
- Manage suppliers and review service contracts to ensure value and service levels.
- Deliver monthly bank reconciliations.
- Deliver credit control process on a weekly basis.
- Maintain fixed asset register.
- Prepare monthly invoicing schedule and generate company quotes as required.
- Checking, processing, and recording of all expenses including staff expenses.
- Work with the external Company Accountant to prepare year end accounts.
- Be the primary point of contact for external governance agencies including the Companies House, HM Revenue & Customs, and the Pensions Regulator.
- Maintenance of filing system for all Finance documents.
- Undertake any task reasonably requested of you by Company senior management.
About You:
- Experience in a similar position
- Strong Finance Management Experience
- Working knowledge of VAT, accounting and accounts systems are essential requirements, as is knowledge of end-to-end process improvements and European collection process.
- Experience with Accounts Receivable, Billing and CRM applications is required.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with both customers and colleagues at all levels is essential.
- Excellent problem-solving skills; proactively identifying issues and implementing solutions.
What you get in return:
- Competitive Salary
- 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Fun & Relaxed office environment, including Fizz Fridays and company BBQ’s at the office
- 'Dress down’ on Fridays
- Exclusive Discounts & Offers
- Refer a friend scheme (£200 & a meal for two at The White Lion)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Language training provided
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
