Head of Finance

1 month ago


St Albans UK, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Outsourced Professional Administration Limited Full time

Job Mission


To provide inspirational leadership of the Finance (Co Accts and Recs) and Technical & Dealing Teams, circa 20 staff.


To provide timely financial and commercial support to the CEO.


To fulfil all financial reporting requirements e.g. monthly management accounts, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets. To present. with confidence and integrity. the Finance Reports at board meetings


To be the focal point on the external statutory and CASS audits. To lead the production of the statutory accounts.


To comply with all regulatory filings – FCA, CASS and HMRC.


To preserve the integrity of the financial records and maintain robust financial controls.


To raise organisational financial awareness.


Principal Job Objectives


Ensure all transaction processing (AP, AR, , Client/Customer Payments, Payroll etc) is completed on time and accurately reflected within the ledgers.


Optimise cashflow by ensuring payments and collections are completed on time. Maximise interest on corporate monies.


Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the ledgers by raising and posting journals.


Complete reconciliations of all accounts amd clear down any reconciling items swiftly


Produce the monthly management accounts and provide insight on key variances


Support the CEO with preparing the Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Budget.


Maintain the Fixed Asset register and update the prepayments and accruals schedules monthly.


To adhere to all measures within the ISO27001 standard, ensuring Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability at all times.


Work in accordance with OPAL’s ISO 27001. Data Protection and TCF policies and practices.


Essential knowledge and experience required at recruitment


  • Degree holder, fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA), Top 10 firm trained
  • Strong leadership, inter-personal, organisational and communication skills
  • Exceptional levels of personal gravitas
  • Ability to work in a pressurised and fast moving environment.
  • Ability to adapt to change with a flexible approach.
  • At least 5 years PQE, in financial services industry
  • Experienced in financial accounting and FP&A
  • Strong Excel Skills.
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.


Additional Knowledge required to become fully competent


Is familiar with SAGE Line 50

Knowledge of financial services markets, current developments and products including investments and insurance products.

Overview knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements.

Knowledge of HMRC requirements and reporting.

Ability to communicate and resolve outstanding issues with Client Money requirements.



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