KM47180
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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
● (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
● (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship, Working holiday, Graduate, Freelance
WORK TYPE: Hybrid work available (After probational period)
VISA SUPPORT: No
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TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:00-16:00
SALARY: £50k-£55k depending on experience
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Woking, Surrey

Finance Manager Main Responsibilities:
● Maintain an efficient financial and accounting department
● Manage the regular financial and accounting duties within the Finance Department
● Reach and provide support to the Managing Director and the management team, through appropriate financial analysis as well as business analysis
● Provide financial considerations for the financial implications of company decision-making prior to proceeding
● Ensure that financial practices are in line with all statutory legislation and regulations
● Plan and direct the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, accounting, and other pertinent finance matters
● Manage the company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems; supervising the maintenance of accurate sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal ledger
● Ensure that statistical reports necessary for the company's reporting needs are produced according to the appropriate timescales required
● Manage financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems through developing financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk
● Direct the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures
● Maintain the requisite records of imports and exports and ensure compliance with legal requirements
● Ensure all monetary transactions are in accordance with legal contracts
● Direct the installation and maintenance of new accounting, payroll, inventory, property, and other related procedures and controls
● Provide the management team with accurate financial information, management accounts and data analysis
● Advise the Managing Director on cashflow strategies and liaise with banks
● Interpreting financial information and data, and analysing the ongoing profitability of all ventures
● Ensure that strong financial controls and procedures are in place
● Monthly bank reconciliations and management of tax reporting and compliance
● Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting
● Liaising with auditors and external accounting service agencies
● Prepare regularly a cash flow forecast and monthly budget of all accounts payable
● Establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures
● Provide back-up for the provision and administration of the company pension fund
● Identify, investigate, and analyse potential improvements

Finance Manager Ideal Candidate:
● Minimum 3 years of previous experience in a similar role required
● Qualifications: Ideally fully qualified in AAT, ACCA, CIMA or recognised equivalent Part qualified also considered
● ERP Familiarity with SAP Business One is highly desirable
● In-depth knowledge of financial management and accounting practices
● Ability to develop financial management strategies
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
● Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools
● Experience in working with Japanese financial practices
● Familiarity with UK statutory legislation regarding finance
● Ability to liaise with external auditors and financial institutions
● Business level fluency in both English and Japanese

** All applicants for the Finance Manager must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.