Finance Manager - Accountancy Recruit : Job Details

Accountancy Recruit is partnering a client in the beautiful Scottish Highlands to appoint a Finance Manager (Accounts Manager).  This role would suit a Senior Management Accountant, Financial Controller or Finance Manager with experience of leading the month end process.  Our client operates a centralised finance function for 8 entities in the hospitality sector. Reporting in to the Director of the Finance, the Accounts Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
• Responsible for preparation of P&L.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts to required deadlines and standard and ad hoc reporting as required.
• Review output from 2 finance assistants.
• Maintenance of fixed asset registers.
• Preparation and submission of VAT Returns.
• Completion of year end routines and documents for submission to the auditors. Liaising with Auditors. 
• Maintenance of records in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures.

In order to be successful in this role the Finance Manager will have the following experience: 

• Experience of working in a similar role.
• Prior experience in the hospitality industry would be an advantage.
• Qualified / part qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experienced with Sage 50 accounts and Quickbooks would be beneficial.