Finance Manager
Leicester
Under supervision, the finance manager is responsible for recording all monies coming into and leaving the Clerk’s Office. The finance clerk performs a wide variety of financial recordkeeping duties. These duties include bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and financial reporting. The nature of work may require mandatory compensatory time including night, weekends, and holidays
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: Includes the following and other duties may be assigned.
1. Reports to Factory Manager
2. Assists in maintaining the Office financial records
3. Prepares all invoices for payment
4. Investigates and resolves all inquiries with billing and invoicing
5. Maintains customer’s financial information
6. Maintains vendors’ financial information and file.
7. Assists in posting journal entries into the accounting software
8. Assists in preparing various financial reports for management to forecasts personnel and service costs. Assists in preparing a variety of forms, correspondence, inter-department memos for management and departmental support
9. Assists in tracking employee vacation and sick time and processing employee time into the payroll system
10. Assists in managing the payroll system and processing pay checks according to established pay cycle
11. Assists in preparing and maintaining the budgets for the Office and special projects
12. Performs other financial activities as required
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Knowledge of policies and practices associated with payroll and benefits administration
· Computerized accounting programs
· Knowledge and ability in the use of a personal computer and software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
· Accounts payable and receivable
· Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures
· Administration of employee benefits
· Payroll systems
· An understanding of relevant financial legislation policies and procedures
Skills: The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Analytical and problem solving skills
· Ability to communicate both written and verbally
· Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills
· Skill in preparing written communication
· Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
· Typing skills to ensure quick and accurate data entry Personal
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in accounting
2. Knowledge in the area of financial statement preparation, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable or the equivalent
3. Experience working with an automated financial management system
Working hours -35hrs, 8am to 4pm
Holiday entitlement - 30 days
Salary - £40-55k depending on experience
company benefits - healthcare and pension
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year