Head of Finance

5 months ago


Reading, United Kingdom Wellington Estates Full time

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the senior management team of the Wellington Estate as the Head of Finance.

**The Role**
- Preparation of annual budgets and regularly forecasting results
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns including partial exemption calculations
- Preparation/review of accurate and timely monthly management accounts; meeting with General Managers to finalise
- Discussing any variances to budget and recommending, agreeing and implementing corrective action when needed
- Presentation of the figures at monthly board meetings
- Reviewing and signing off monthly payrolls for c300 staff
- Overseeing cashflow management and credit control
- Managing a team of 5 including recruitment, annual performance reviews and training plans
- Ensuring internal procedures are robust and adhered to
- Ensuring all regulatory and compliance requirements are met
- Adhoc data analysis
- A qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Strong excel and financial modelling skills
- A good understanding of basic Income and Corporation Tax rules
- Highly organised with experience of managing the finances of a portfolio of businesses
- Work only to the highest standards and instil this mindset in the team
- Have a proven track record of successfully leading, managing and motivating teams
- A strong and confident communicator at all stakeholder levels
- Able to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines; thriving under pressure
- Have a good sense of humour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £65,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person


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