Finance Manager

Kick ICT Group is one of the fastest growing providers of IT Services in the UK, with a talented and highly skilled team that provide outstanding service and value to our customers.

Founded in 2015, we have enjoyed significant expansion through a combination of organic growth and a successful M&A strategy.

Combining over 40 years of expertise and service from respected industry players, Castle and Talon, our four divisions, Technical, Dynamics, Infor and Communications allow us to deliver tailored expertise to each client.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing outstanding IT solutions, services and support. Yet we believe that it's how we work with people that is most important to us.

Role Description

This role will suit someone looking for an all-round accounting experience. As the business is going through a period of expansion this role requires someone who is adaptable and used to working in a fast-paced environment, understanding the importance of meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for production of monthly divisional management accounts
• Analysis of financial performance and provide commentary on variances to plan
• Completion of month-end tasks in line with closing timetable
• Preparation of month-end accruals and prepayments and similar accounting entries
• Processing of daily sales / purchase invoices as required • Completion of daily bank reconciliations
• Maintenance of fixed asset register
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure all financial controls, systems and processes are implemented and maintained
• Drive continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices
• Liaising with external stakeholders: auditors, banks, suppliers and customers as required
• Collate information for statutory audit and provide timely response to audit queries
• Ad hoc project work as required
• Working capital management and production of cash flow forecasts
• Budgeting and forecasting as required
• Integrating new acquisitions into the finance team / operations
• Assisting with payroll, VAT and other HMRC processes as required 

What do I need?

• Recently qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA). Qualified by experience may also be considered.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excel and modelling
• Ability to delegate and manage the work of others
• Month end management accounts experience preferrable Confidentiality Level: PUBLIC
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office. Excel skills should include pivot tables, vlookups
• Reliable, trustworthy, organised, and self-motivated with outstanding attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Resilience when working to required timetable deadlines
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave (plus a birthday holiday)
• Additional Service Days
• Group personal pension plan
• Private medical insurance scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Life cover (2 x final salary)
• Cycle to work scheme

Kick ICT Group recognise the value of a diverse workforce and are committed to making our working environment inclusive for all