Job description
Finance and HR Manager
We have been established for over 30 years and are a nationwide firm of
consultants specialising in the business office sector. Working from our newly
refurbished offices, you will be part of a team. We can offer full training on our
services plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career within the
business. The role will be based at our Aldershot Office Monday – Friday, 9am to
5pm, we have free parking and can offer a professional working environment.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Managing Directors. The
Finance and HR Manager will be expected to make a significant contribution to
the strategic development of the Company through the application, insight and
analysis of the Management information produced.
Duties and Responsibilities - Finance
• All Budgetary Planning necessary to support the annual growth and
profitability of the company. All Budgetary Planning will be confidential
and undertaken in conjunction with the Directors to assist them in all
commercial decisions necessary to ensure the annual growth and
profitability of the company.
• Setting and agreeing financial parameters to monitor the monthly
performance and profitability of the company. The Business Manager
must look at overhead costs and ensuring we are getting best value for
money.
• Provide the Directors with weekly and monthly cash-flow forecasts
prepared using the latest updated Sales forecast information obtained
from Sales.
• Overall responsibility for the preparation of Management and end of year
accounts. The ends of year accounts are to be prepared in conjunction
with the Company’s Accounts for submission to Companies House and
HMRC.
• Responsible for dealings and relationships with Banks and providers of
any external financing and show knowledge of financial instruments as
well as keeping abreast of the latest and most appropriate financing
alternatives available.
• Overall responsibility for all Regulatory Tax compliance and reporting;
The Business Manager is expected to have knowledge of financial and tax
related matters and also to make certain that a monitoring system is in
position to ensure that compliances are in place.
• Assist the Directors with all Business Planning and be responsible for the
preparation of all financials relating to Business Planning.
• Experience in monthly payroll, including, Pensions, CIS, National
Insurance and Tax deductions.
Key Skills / Qualifications - Finance
We are seeking an ambitious and motivated individual who is keen to meet the
challenges of contributing to a dynamic, fast past environment. The Business
Manager will possess:
• Preferred qualifications include an AAT certification, although substantial
relevant experience may outweigh this requirement.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to coach, lead and create a high-performance finance team
• Versatile personality with good problem-solving skills
• Build trust and credibility as well as fit into our company culture and
values.
• Strong IT Literacy, Microsoft and XERO Accounts in particular. Must have
experience of XERO Accounts. Experience with Project Management in
XERO beneficial.
• Hands on approach and proven ability to work under pressure and to
tight deadlines
• Critical thinking and good analytical skills
• Experience working in a small to medium sized business to comprehend
the full reporting process.
• Ability to demonstrate ownership of significant areas of work is very
important
• The ability to combine strategic and analytical perspectives with a
pragmatic approach. Also, the ability to keep focus on day-to-day
performance whilst simultaneously pursuing longer term opportunities.
• Effective communicator both with finance and non-finance professionals
• Strong statutory accounting and consolidation experience.
Responsibilities - HR
Working closely with the directors dealing with HR issues and general duties
which will at times include confidential documentation. The following activities
and responsibilities form the important and critical aspects of the job
description, however there will be additional tasks connected to the day-to-day
business requirements which are associated with this position.
Key Tasks HR:
• Administration of recruiting new personnel (offer documents, reference
letters, Terms and ---Conditions of Employment etc)
• Carry out induction, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed
Creation of personnel files for new employees.
• Ensuring HR software is administered effectively and kept up to date
Administration of holiday entitlements.
• Administration of sickness absence, produce a report for manager.
• Point of contact for Employment Law, advising on procedure and
changes in Employment Law, -attending disciplinary meetings (minute
take), generation of documents relating to hearings etc
• Ensuring Employee Handbook and Policies are up to date and compliant
with current legislation, on a yearly basis.
• Coordinating the appraisal process; producing documentation as
appropriate, collating feedback, and identifying training needs.
• Record of training and development, working alongside CITB and
producing a training matrix of -employee and sub- contractors
Support managers through employee life cycle processes as appropriate, e.g.,
new starters, terminations, promotions, and maternity
• Organising meetings when required
• Manage sensitive HR Issues
• Ad hoc
• Administration support
• Organising events when required
• Providing PA support to Directors
• Typing of correspondence for Managing Directors
• Diary Management
• Dealing with Confidential Documentation.
• Dealing with IT Company for all IT enquiries.
Key Skills - HR
• An approachable, strong team player who can be resilient while working
in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team with a high level of
accuracy and attention to detail.
• A highly competent communicator (both verbally and written) displaying
flexibility, creativity, professionalism, and a positive approach.
• Must have previous HR experience.
• IT literate with good working knowledge of MS Office and Excel
Unfortunately we do not offer Hybrid- this role is full time in the office9:00am-5:00pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
Application question(s):
• Do you have an accounting qualification like AAT or ACCA? (Preferred
qualifications include an AAT certification, although substantial relevant
experience may outweigh this requirement)
Work Location: In person
If you feel like this job is calling your name, send your CV and cover letter through to The Accounts Team at accounts@saracengroupltd.com and join an amazing team as our Finance and HR Manager.
A company registered in England. Registration No:12003145