A proactive Finance Manager or Assistant Accountant is needed to join a busy office team of a growing business near Crediton as the Finance Manager. You will be working in a highly visible position, supporting the Financial Controller to deliver an effective finance function and provide financial insight to the business. This is a hands–on role with responsibility for a range of tasks including:

Supervising a team of 4 staff, responsible for the purchase and sales ledgers and credit control as needed.Income reconciliation and cash flow reporting.Preparing monthly journals, producing the monthly management accounts including commentary and variance analysis.Providing weekly financial, KPI and management information reports for the leadership team.Identifying and investigating discrepancies.Responsible for fixed assets, accruals and prepayments.Analytical work on all areas of the business to produce quality data analysis and reports on margins using Excel and PowerBI.Co–ordination of the monthly business payroll payments.Assisting the Financial Controller with ad hoc reporting and project work as and when required. Finance Manager – The Rewards:

Salary: Up to GBP35,000pa

Benefits include: pension, free parking, staff discount, study support for CIMA/ACCA if desired

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm.

Location: Office based

You will be working in a supportive and engaging business, with potential for further development and career progression for the right person.

Finance Manager – The Person:

The successful candidate will have a proactive, friendly personality and enjoy being in a busy, varied role.An experienced accounting professional you'll have recent experience of management accounting, financial analysis and management information reporting.Supervisory / management experience is desirable as you will take responsibility for day to day leadership of the finance team.Ideally you will be AAT qualified or CIMA/ACCA part qualified, although applications from individuals who have the relevant finance experience are also welcome.A natural problem–solver with excellent analytical skills.You'll be a first–rate communicator able to inspire, persuade and influence with the ability to positively manage and empower others to achieve. As a team player, you'll enjoy working in a collaborative manner with colleagues at all levels in the business. Exception IT skills with experience of MS Office particularly Excel including formulae, look ups and pivot tables are essential. Knowledge of Power BI is highly desirable. THIS IS AN URGENT REQUIREMENT AND APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED PROMPTLY, INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ASAP.

Isca Recruitment Ltd provides services as an agency and an employment business. Isca Recruitment is an Exeter based boutique recruitment consultancy making the perfect match between client and candidate. Specialists in office support, accountancy and finance across the South West.