Finance Manager

Job Description

Finance and Accounts ManagerThe description below describes the nature of the role and is not limited to the tasks set out. The individual may be required to provide additional support when requested.Job Title: Finance and Accounts ManagerJob Type: Permanent, Full Time.Location: Newport, South WalesSalary: £35,000.00 to £40,000.00Reports to: Group Finance DirectorJob Purpose:To support the Group Finance Director in the provision of legal financial services to the Convey Group of businesses by providing leadership support and stakeholder and staff management in relation to our busy Accounts Department.Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Group Finance Director with preparation, reconciliation, posting, balancing of monthly, quarterly, and annual Legal and Management Accounts and VAT Returns.
• Financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Preparation of Monthly Payroll, PAYE, National Insurance, and Workplace Pensions requirements.
• Ensuring high-quality reporting, policies, and procedures are in place to effectively manage our busy Accounts Department and a suite of businesses.
• Supporting the Finance Director in leading and managing the Accounts Department and our team of Legal Cashiers.
• Facilitating interdepartmental and regulatory audits.
• Submission of charity Gift Aid Claims, payments and reconciliations.
• Managing and reconciling all apprenticeship funding.
• Managing all Accounting and Finance functions across multiple businesses including the formation of new companies.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in managing all areas of accounting, payroll, and reporting for multiple companies at any one time.
• Supervisory/management experience in a fast-paced and demanding Finance Department.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, credit control, and accounts administration.
• Working knowledge of accounting software packages including Sage 50.
• Ability to lead and deliver on Accounts-related projects.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a legal environment.
• Excellent knowledge of CLC Accounts Rules.
• Experience of supporting the formation of new business accounts and payroll.
• A commitment to personal development and willingness to learn.
• Have or be working towards accounts qualifications offered by the ILFM or ACCA.

Personal QualitiesManaging Yourself

• Self-motivated and able to manage conflicting priorities and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Copes effectively in demanding circumstances.
• Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work.
• Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives.
• Pays attention to detail and quality of work.
• Demonstrates a commitment to improving working practices and supports company plans and policies.

Working with People

• Confident in building and maintaining strong working relationships with staff of all levels of seniority.
• Demonstrate a can-do attitude including a willingness to help others within the company.

Problem Solving

• Demonstrates sound judgement and good decision making when dealing with problems.
• Able to identify a problem arising and can develop a solution or take the correct course of action.
• Knows when to seek guidance or further input from others before taking action.
• Checks that information is accurate and complete.
• Looks for new solutions to problems as well as tried and tested methods.

Communication Skills

• Able to communicate to colleagues in writing in a clear, constructive, and professional way.
• Communicate with external stakeholders and clients whilst ensuring the company is always represented in a professional manner.
• Willing to ask questions, listen to others views and accept advice.
• Willing to contribute ideas and seek improvements and solutions.
• Excellent customer communication skills including the ability to resolve complaints or escalations.

BenefitsRemuneration

• Salary packages, Appraisals and Reviews
• Flexible Working Hours
• Subsidised Parking
• Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Overtime
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Subsidised Conveyancing

Recognition

• Recognition and Awards
• Long Service Awards
• Birthday Celebrations and Additional Time Off
• Support with Charity Fundraising
• Social Funds for Staff Parties

Development

• Industry Leading Training and Development
• Mentoring, Coaching and Teamwork

Health and Wellbeing

• Wellbeing Training and Guidance
• Holiday Cover
• Individual Counselling
• Workload Management
• Stress Busing and Pampering
• Back to Work Private Healthcare
• Time Away From work
• Exercise and Fitness
• Great Environment
• Sabbaticals
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Tools and Support to Succeed