Head of Finance

4 days ago

Southampton, United Kingdom Avask Accounting and Business Consultants Ltd Full time

**Role**: Head of Finance

**Salary**: Depending on experience

**Location**:Southampton

As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the financial management of AVASK Group and will lead on producing timely and accurate month end UK management accounts and associated Group level reporting, as well as overseeing the Financial Accounting processes including preparation of year end Consolidated and Statutory Accounts. Attention to detail is essential within this role.

You will need to be ACA or ACCA Qualified with strong technical accounting knowledge and a track record of successfully implementing change. You will be confident in leading a team and be able to work independently, with a high level of problem-solving skills.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the day-to-day management of the operational finance team including managing month end/ year end processes.
- Manage financial reporting for AVASK Group
- Take the lead on the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to strengthen and maintain internal controls.
- Evaluate and manage the internal control environment - highlighting any concerns to senior management.
- Oversee the production of monthly management accounts including key business KPIs and reporting.
- Preparation of the monthly board packs for the Directors and full balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage all audit deliverables through to sign-off.
- Provide sound financial support and insights to enable the organisation to make critical business decisions
- Oversee and improve customer invoicing processes.
- Assist with annual budget.
- Oversee VAT return process.
- Provide cover for the month end UK payroll preparation.
- Ensure that financial systems are fit for purpose.
- Integrate acquisitions.
- Keep up to date with accounting standards to ensure compliance.
- Provide leadership, coaching and motivation to the finance team, including regular appraisals, objective settings etc.

**Essential skills, knowledge and qualifications**:

- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA).
- Demonstrable experience of dealing with large volumes of data.
- Experience managing audits and producing statutory financial statements.
- Strong team development / leader / motivator.
- Strong communication, negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Advanced Excel skills and accounts system administration.
- Experience of using Sage 200 would be an advantage.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines whilst maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Must have a hands-on approach.
- Provide evidence of managing risk and implementation of process improvements.
- System implementation experience would be highly advantageous.

**What you’ll get in return**:

- 22 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays with the option of purchasing up to 5 extra days through salary sacrifice.
- Birthday off after 1 year length of service.
- Pension scheme with Royal London with employee contributions of minimum 5% and employer contributions of 3%.
- A collaborative culture of continuous learning with Learning and Development opportunities for career progression, alongside support with professional qualifications where applicable.
- Private Healthcare Insurance with Vitality Health care after completing probationary period.
- Cycle2Work scheme available through salary sacrifice.
- DIS (Death in service) available after completing probationary period.
- Creative spacious offices with breakout areas, and subsidised canteen with Chef offering freshly cooked breakfast and lunches.

**About AVASK**:
AVASK Accounting & Business Consultants is a rapidly expanding firm that specialises in international VAT and tax and accounting for e-commerce businesses that are located internationally and in the UK.

AVASK are recommended External Tax Advisors under the Amazon Global Selling Programme and assist hundreds of Amazon FBA sellers, eBay, Shopify and many other platforms. On top of this, it provides its clients with a comprehensive range of expertise - from providing practical guidance on cross-border transactions, making sure that they are fully compliant and assisting on their group structures and tax advisory services.

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

**Salary**: £75,000.00-£85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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