• Supporting the Managing Director in the overall financial management of the business
• Working with the Managing Director and Project Team Leads to create and develop 12-month operating budgets in line with the company’s financial year
• Monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of the company
• Production of monthly management accounts
• Reporting on variance vs. budget and identifying any corrective action to maintain plan
• Producing a KPI dashboard for the Managing Director and Project Team Leads to include KPI’s such as fee earner utilisation and contract profitability
• Producing regular, quarterly forecast updates vs. the original budget, based on WIP, pipeline and progression to target etc.
• Identifying ways in which the company’s financial systems, software, controls and processes can be improved to support the scaling-up of the business
• Improving operating margins through fees/pricing, resource optimisation and cost reduction
• Managing the company’s interface with its accounting provider and bank
• Ensuring the company is fully compliant with regard to HMRC
• Production of statutory accounts, VAT returns and corporation tax
• Undertaking all payroll calculations and processing
• Improving cash collection and reducing aged debt, including regular debt analysis
• Supporting in financial oversight of the development of new office locations
• Raising invoices for clients, processing receipts/expenses, bank reconciliations etc.

This is a really great opportunity to join the company at a pivotal point in their development and growth. You will be part or fully qualified and be proficient in Xero and Microsoft. Proven experience in a similar accountancy role is imperative.