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Head of Finance

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Scotland, Glasgow
Salary
£45000 - £50000 per annum + Competitive benefits
Closing date
Feb 10, 2019

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Job Role
Finance Director/Head of Finance
Sector
Legal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

As well as handling day to day finance duties, there an opportunity to build a new team. The opportunity also exists for the right person to develop into an increasingly strategic role within the business within this leading LLP.

Client Details

My client is an independently owned LLP based in Glasgow, offering services to clients in both public & private sectors. They are proud of the office culture, and offer exceptional career paths to employees.

Description

The Head of Finance will have the following responsibilities;

Strategic;

  • Head of the firm's Internal finance functions

  • Undertake Company Secretary duties as required

  • Maintaining companies house records

  • Preparation of monthly executive board report

  • Attendance at finance part of monthly board meetings

  • Preparation of Finance update presentation for 6 monthly Full Partner meetings

  • Manage the in-house finance team

  • Liaison with non- executives and / or External FD support as required

  • Liaison with the firm's external accountants and auditors

  • Manage day to day account relationship with the firm's bankers

  • Overall Cashflow Management

  • Selection and implementation of a new finance package

  • Liaison with and support to the Partners as required

  • Overview efficiency, profitability and monitoring KPI`s

  • Liaison with external pension and Insurance providers

Functional;

  • Monthly management accounts

  • Annual accounts prep and Audit process

  • Fee forecasts and budgeting

  • Monthly Billing - targets and processing

  • Purchase Ledger

  • Sales Ledger

  • Credit Control / Debtors

  • Prepayments and Accruals

  • Depreciation

  • Balance Sheet

  • Cashflows

  • Supplier Payments

  • Work in Progress

  • VAT returns

  • PAYE

Profile

The ideal Head of Finance profile will likely be similar to;

  • Relevant experience within a similar role for a professional services company that turns over £8M - £15M of fee income.
  • Full understanding of LLP structure and accounts
  • Knowledge of Ltd company structure and accounts would be an advantage
  • Management of multiple offices / cost centres
  • Able to manage a team of 4 - 5 dedicated finance staff
  • Proficient in the use and management of Accounts packages
  • Knowledge of IRIS Exchequer would be an advantage
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook
  • Job Offer

    My client is willing to offer a competitive package for the Head of Finance, including;

    • Salary circa £45,000 - £50,000
    • 27 days holiday + public holidays
    • Buy or sell holiday arrangements
    • Private Medical Insurance
    • Health Cash Plan
    • Group life insurance (x3 salary)
    • Professional subscriptions paid
    • All training costs paid
    • Childcare voucher scheme
    • 37.5 hour working week, with early finish on a Friday and flexibility around start/end times.

    Company

    Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

    We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

    Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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