Finance Manager with FindAUniversity.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for assisting the FC, providing key financial data to aid the management team in decision making, supporting month-end accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and audit. You will work collaboratively whilst challenging what we do daily to ensure we are always improving.

The position of Finance Manager has three clear purposes:

• To ensure the business reports accurate financial management information on a timely basis to the SLT, Group and external stakeholders.



• To take ownership of the integrity of the information within the general ledger, the payroll processing cycle, intercompany recharges/reconciliations and the balance sheet reconciliation process.



• To assist the Financial Controller in all aspects of finance and reporting as required., To assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts-preparing and posting monthly/quarterly journals such as accruals, prepayments, depreciation, corporation tax provision.


• To assist in the preparation of submissions and reports to Group Finance - preparing standard reports and uploading information to consolidation system from Trial Balance.


• To be the primary contact for payroll - liaising with HR and external payroll agency re payroll processing, and answering any employee queries.


• To be the primary contact for intercompany invoicing and reconciliation.


• To maintain accurate and robust balance sheet reconciliations.


• To support the Financial Controller with all statutory reporting requirements including VAT and tax filings as well as annual Statutory accounts and the audit process.


• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and lead on periodic verification process.


• Supporting the FC and MD with ad hoc analysis, reporting and data as required.


• Supporting other Finance team members as required, e.g authorising payments, assisting with account code queries etc.
  
  Part qualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA, ACA.


• Bookkeeping / accounting experience required (minimum 2yrs) - must have been in a general ledger role and have a good understanding of month end processes.


• Some knowledge of payroll or dealing with payroll bureau an advantage.


• Good working knowledge of VAT preferred.


• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Advanced Excel. Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounting an advantage.


• Strong organisation skills - able to prioritise and plan work load.


• Ability to analyse data, interpret & relay information in a clear and concise manner.


As a member of the Finance Team, skills you will demonstrate:

• Clear communication - all kinds and all directions (managing various stakeholders).


• Problem solving.


• Proactiveness and responsiveness.


• Attention to detail whilst still recognising the big picture.


• Ability to work within a small team and on your own initiative.


• Being adaptable to change.


• Ability to work under pressure and to do what it takes to meet deadlines.


• Ability to constructively challenge the "Status Quo".
  
  As a member of FindAUniversity and the Keystone Family, you will be working with passionate, professional and high-performance individuals. Together, we have grown successfully into more than 700 talented employees with sites that are recognised as the world's leading search engines for education. Ambition, drive and great ideas help us reach our goals - join us in the making of your career!, Keystone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
  
  25 days annual leave plus shut down at Christmas/New Year and bank holidays


• Flexible working


• Company pension scheme


• Employee assistance programme. (https://www.westfieldhealth.com/)


• Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice as well as charity fund matching


• Employee referral scheme


• Wellbeing events


• Corporate flu vaccine programme


• A social working environment (as much tea and coffee as you can drink and staff nights out)


• Private courtyard and BBQ area


• Cycle to work scheme with secure private storage and showers


• City centre location, close to transport links