Finance Manager

Optimum Recruitment Group are proud to be working exclusively for an SME business based in Leeds who are looking to appoint a Finance Manager. You must be qualified with good PQE and ideally some commercial finance experience. You will be responsible for: * Coaching and managing direct reports * Being a proactive member of the Senior Management Team, providing advice, analysis and insight to the SMT, to achieve our growth plans and budgets. * Manage the finance function ensuring all requirements are completed accurately and on time: * the preparation and review of monthly management accounts * update weekly production revenue plan and forecast. * prepare annual budgets. * responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of updating financial records. * providing accurate information for the processing of payroll and create templates to calculate commissions payments. * ensure all suppliers are paid promptly. * complete VAT and other company returns. * preparation and review of statutory accounts. * Contribute positively to improving the financial and operating performance of the company through: * provision of Management information and finance KPI’s, including creating client profitability reports and other ad hoc analysis. * improving month end processes, reducing time spent by the team to create efficiencies. * including identifying areas for cost savings. * Liaise with auditors and advisers regarding statutory compliance matters or other events. The successful candidate will: * 5+ years ACA / ACCA/ CIMA qualified * Have excellent excel skills * Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills * Be personable and able to build strong candidate and colleague rapports * Highly organised with the ability to multi-task * Have a keen attention to detail * Able to analyse and present data * Have a positive attitude ready to work in a busy environment The role would suit a strong Financial / Management or Group Accountant looking for their first Finance Manager opportunity. An amazing opportunity to add value to the business. Salary up to c£58,000 plus benefits