Head of Finance and Administration required Newport Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum plus benefits Now Careers is exclusively recruiting for an SME organisation in the Newport area. My client is looking for an experience Finance Manager who will manage the day to day of the Accounts Team as well as dealing with general Company Administration including I.T. and statutory requirements The main purpose of the role will be to deliver the business and administration function of the company, with overall responsibility of accounting efficiencies for sales and associated costs, through reporting, strategy and planning. You will be a senior advisor to the directors to assist decision making to enhance the health and wellbeing of the company, whilst ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting the directors with the process, legal, financial and administratively, for any changes in premises. Duties to include - Monthly Management Accounts Pack Analysis of results by trading sectors Accounts Forecasts Cashflow Forecasts Comparison to Budget Accounting Ratios Financial Year End accounts for audit Annual Budget and Forecasts Continuous review, monitoring, improving and documenting of all accounts processes Advise on improvements, best practice and develop efficiencies to improve profitability and assist in the smooth running of the business Review of debts and customer account management Oversee the processing of imports, Forex, deferment account etc. and ensuring compliance with HMRC on these matters Oversee the cost calculations for imported goods, including uplift, and that it is accounted for correctly Oversee the reconciling general ledger stock codes values to stock valuation module, including goods in transit Manage, develop, and train the accounts team Oversee the control of the Exchequer financial software Oversee and develop the biometric clocking in system to maximise benefits Oversee and assist in developing an integrated warehouse management system with the Exchequer financial software Prepare, supply, and administer, personal tax, pension, trusts and ad hoc personal financial information for the directors as requested by them and their accountants My client is ideally looking for a Qualified FC, however will consider an exceptional QBE.