KCR Solutions are delighted to be working with this successful company in Newcastle to recruit a Finance Manager as they embark on their next stage of growth. You will be commercially minded and take full ownership of the finance function. Reporting to the MD, your duties will include:

• Financial management and reporting figures to the senior management team
• Responsible for the management accounts and month end close
• Preparation and presenting monthly management pack
• Analysing budget variances and key financial indicators, with clear explanations and actions
• Developing annual budgets and rolling forecasts with the Managing Director and service leads
• Identifying risks, opportunities and the financial implications of business decisions
• Analysis of performance by service line, office and project, including margins and costs
• Reviewing work in progress and project billing with delivery teams
• Maintain a rolling cash flow forecast and longer-term cash projections, highlighting funding requirements
• Responsible for credit control, debtor reporting and overdue invoice follow up
• Managing purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations and supplier payment schedules
• Managing monthly payroll and company pension administration
• Preparing and coordinating VAT returns, PAYE and other statutory submissions and payments
• Coordinating year end accounts and tax information with the external accountant
• Supervising any finance administration support

You will be a qualified Accountant or be qualified by experience and have experience of working in an SME.

Strong Xero and Excel are essential.

Applications for those looking for part-time will be considered.