Finance Manager Remote
Job description
At Trustmarque, our vision is to enable organisations to harness the power of digital technology. For over 30 years, we have helped organisations in the public and private sectors to work smarter, run their business more effectively and unlock the value of their IT investments.
Our mission is to support our customers to buy and use innovative technology to positively impact local communities across the UK. We’re always evolving to keep up with the pace of change – to understand the technology solutions, licensing options and methodologies. Our customers come to us time and time again for collaborative transformation that helps them make better IT decisions for long-term success.
Our people are at the heart of our customer-centric business and we have company values which have been defined by our people – About us – Trustmarque. There’s never been a better time to join Trustmarque, we are growing and investing and you can play your part in influencing the future of IT in the UK.
One of our values is “be diverse and inclusive” because we know that diversity of thought and experience positively benefits our ability to deliver work. We consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of sex, gender identity or reassignment, race, disability, religion or beliefs, age, or sexual orientation. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. During the application process, you’ll be given the option to share your personal characteristics and data with us. This helps us understand our candidate pool so we can do everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment process is fair and inclusive.
Job Summary
Working with Head of Finance (Services) and wider team to prepare monthly management accounts, forecast & MI packs. The role will require month end reporting, balance sheet control and business partnering experience
Accountabilities and main responsibilities
Business Partnering
Ownership of cost centres, ledger entries, forecast and BP
Producing the monthly management accounts
Production of monthly finance reports
Balance Sheet review
To assist with forecasting working capital, managing debt, reviewing WIP and ensuring that all sales invoices are billed promptly.
Detailed monthly ledger interrogation at month end
Project Accounting
To assist the finance team with any queries
Audit preparation
Any other Ad hoc finance duties as required
Responsibilities
Business Partnering
Ownership of cost centres, ledger entries, forecast and BP
Producing the monthly management accounts
Production of monthly finance reports
Balance Sheet review
To assist with forecasting working capital, managing debt, reviewing WIP and ensuring that all sales invoices are billed promptly.
Detailed monthly ledger interrogation at month end
Project Accounting
To assist the finance team with any queries
Audit preparation
Any other Ad hoc finance duties as required
Essential
PQ ACCA/CIMA candidate, or in final study stages. Keen to progress!
Good communicator, enthusiastic, hard-working and a team player.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Ability to use their initiative and be able to apply business focus to the work they are producing.
Specific experience in forecasting and budgeting.
Interaction with other departments, such as Sales and Operations.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential.
Desirable
Passionate
Constantly endeavour to ensure responsibilities are carried out to the highest standard
Learn from any mistakes made
Consistently professional and positive
Able to take responsibility for own professional development
Responsive
Customer’s individual needs are understood and responded to in a timely fashion
Customers are shown courtesy and respect
Clear communication is maintained when expectations and progress are of concern
Responsibility is taken when customer queries or requests are involved within service level agreements
Customer and line manager feedback is acted upon positively
Inspirational
Acceptance of change and being open minded to new methods
Act promptly and decisively when dealing with problems and provide solutions
Avoid problems in the short term and take opportunities to progress work
Good practice is applied to meet service and Updata needs
Supportive
Colleagues are treated with respect and are valued as individuals
Relationships between colleagues are positive
Colleagues are supported and flexible towards each others’ needs
Open and honest two way communication is maintained
Listen to each other and actively share information
Contribute to team meetings in order to develop own and team performance
Motivating
Encourage others and acknowledge their efforts
Skills and knowledge are shared in areas of own expertise to support others
All necessary information is provided to carry out jobs
Values & Behaviours
The individual must be able to demonstrate that they embody the following Trustmarque Behaviour and Values:
- Share Ambitions
- Strive to Improve
- Be Diverse and Inclusive
- Embrace Change
- Demonstrate Integrity
Standard benefits
As well as competitive rates of pay, we offer 25 days holiday (rising to 27), 2 volunteering days and 1 personal day plus bank holidays. We also provide a substantial benefits package which includes a company-matched pension, life assurance, enhanced parental leave policies, the option to buy extra leave, a cycle2work scheme and more.
