Finance Manager

Job title: Finance Manager

Location: Garforth

Salary: dependent on experience and qualifications and would be a limit of £35,000 for part qualified and a limit of £42,000 for fully qualified

Our client have been a charitable housing organisation for nearly 60 years. Throughout this time their residents are always at the heart of what they do and the services they provide.

The Organisation are currently looking for a Finance Manager to support the Business Managers and the Divisional Financial Controller with accurate transactions, controls, reporting and analysis with the joint goal of enhancing the performance of all business units across the division.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure analysis of expenditure, timely analysis of variances, and identify appropriate corrective actions
• To take responsibility for accurate & timely financial and performance returns according to deadlines
• Maintain and action all financial records and payments including drafting and monitoring of the house, home and other Divisional budgets
• Provision of management information, including analysis, reporting and controlling of asset management information
• Maintain an overview and records in relation to day to day repairs, servicing and routine maintenance and taking recommended actions
• Monthly accruals created as appropriate
• Local Authority returns as appropriate
• Management of residents accounts and assist with debt collection
• Support the Business Managers and the Financial Controller in preparing and setting the annual budgets for the Division and Business Units
• Effective management of reporting staff members
• Ensure that financial policies and procedures are fully adhered to by relevant team members
• To prepare monthly management account and ensure its circulation to all Business Managers and home/house managers
• Maintain divisional asset register on system and carry out monthly input and analysis

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and organised individual with excellent communication skills at all levels and be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Travel may be required to other locations, therefore, a willingness and ability to travel is essential.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Part qualified accountant

• Able to demonstrate sufficient technical skills and experience to be a candidate for such as role.
• Capable of working under pressure, including achievement of tight deadlines when required, and dealing with a number of conflicting priorities
• Keen to take ownership of issues, and be proactive in achieving solutions and delivering through to completion
• Excellent excel skills and proficient in Word
• Strong analytical skills & a methodical approach
• Good interpersonal skills & team player

Desirable:

• Fully qualified accountant

• Good knowledge of mainline accounting systems e.g. QLx, SAGE etc.
• Experience of identifying & implementing system & process improvements
• Capacity to develop innovative office procedures and systems

How to apply

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this positon, please click on 'Apply' and complete a short application process.

Closing date: 14th April 2017