Overview
Element has an opportunity for a new Interim Finance Manager to join our growing team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth running of all financial operations in of our expanding Digital Engineering division including bookkeeping month-end reporting and VAT compliance.
The successful candidate will be hands-on detail-oriented with the ability to manage the full finance function independently.
*Immediate start*
*up to 45000 DOE*
Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Transaction Management
- Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers
- Process AR & AP invoices payments and receipts
- Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements
- Lead and execute credit control activities
- Assist with purchase order processing ensuring accurate documentation
- Manage the shared email inbox & resolving queries
- Liaise with internal stakeholders
Month-End Accounts
- Manage accruals prepayments and all other journal entries
- Manage and maintain the fixed asset register including tracking acquisitions disposals and calculating monthly depreciation
- Manage and process all intercompany recharges and transactions
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts with commentary
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior management
VAT & Compliance
- Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations
- Liaise effectively with external accountants and auditors when required
Skills / Qualifications
- Proven experience in a similar finance role
- Part-qualified or qualified by experience
- Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and VAT regulations
- Proficiency in Xero accounting software desirable but not essential
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools
Diversity Statement
At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
OverviewElement has an opportunity for a new Interim Finance Manager to join our growing team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth running of all financial operations in of our expanding Digital Engineering division including bookkeeping month-end reporting...
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a new Interim Finance Manager to join our growing team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth running of all financial operations in of our expanding Digital Engineering division including bookkeeping month-end reporting and VAT compliance.
The successful candidate will be hands-on detail-oriented with the ability to manage the full finance function independently.
*Immediate start*
*up to 45000 DOE*
Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Transaction Management
- Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers
- Process AR & AP invoices payments and receipts
- Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements
- Lead and execute credit control activities
- Assist with purchase order processing ensuring accurate documentation
- Manage the shared email inbox & resolving queries
- Liaise with internal stakeholders
Month-End Accounts
- Manage accruals prepayments and all other journal entries
- Manage and maintain the fixed asset register including tracking acquisitions disposals and calculating monthly depreciation
- Manage and process all intercompany recharges and transactions
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts with commentary
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior management
VAT & Compliance
- Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations
- Liaise effectively with external accountants and auditors when required
Skills / Qualifications
- Proven experience in a similar finance role
- Part-qualified or qualified by experience
- Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and VAT regulations
- Proficiency in Xero accounting software desirable but not essential
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools
Diversity Statement
At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
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