Job title:          Group Finance Director

Package:         £100k+

Location:         Northamptonshire

Reporting to: Directors

Job type:         Full Time

Our Client 

Our client is a profitable high-growth international logistics business based in Northamptonshire.

They are in a strong financial position and are now looking to recruit an insightful and dynamic Group Finance Director who will play a pivotal role in transforming the finance department and creating a solid platform for their future growth.  

Group Finance Director - The Role 

As Group Finance Director, you’ll play a key role in leading and shaping the finance team, helping to improve financial processes and reporting and ultimately providing sound financial advice to the Board.

You will be required to get into the detail, whilst also being a confident communicator and have gravitas when presenting financial data. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to strategy at a leadership level within the organisation; 
• Overseeing the finances of the business including supervising production and analysis of monthly results and responsibility for VAT, tax, payroll, treasury, cash management etc;  
• Ability to provide sound financial and commercial management, including budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management;
• Coordinate the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports and develop systems to improve reporting requirements; 
• Carry out financial planning and analysis to support strategic and operational decision making;
• Model and forecast the company's strategic plans and communicate possible outcomes to the Directors. Formulate plans and risk analysis to help in its growth; 
• Prepare and present financial reports to the key stakeholders;
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with key stakeholders including investors, auditors and HMRC; 
• Lead and mentor the finance team, including developing and training staff;
• Oversee tax planning and compliance for all jurisdictions;
• Lead the due diligence process on potential acquisitions;
• Ensure all statutory financial compliance requirements are met;  
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects. 

The Successful Applicant 

As Group Finance Director you will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) who has experience of working in high growth SME’s.

Ideally you will demonstrate: 

• Strong commercial and analytical skills and be comfortable putting forward business development ideas backed by such analysis; 
• A diligent, problem solving and proactive attitude - prepared to be into the detail of the accounts as well as assisting with strategic planning;
• Experience of working in logistics/supply chain management industry desirable;
• International exposure, US and Europe desirable;
• Experience of developing systems to improve reporting requirements; 
• Exceptional analytical, presentation and Excel skills;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation; 
• Strong commercial acumen; 
• A pragmatic, self-motivated and proactive mindset.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application. 

1. Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)? 
2. Have you acted as a number one in a finance department of a high-growth SME?
3. Do you have logistics/supply chain management experience?
4. Do you have international experience?
5. Have you produced robust financial models?

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Job title:          Practice Accountant

Salary:             Dependent on experience 

Location:         Taunton

Reporting to: Practice Principal

Hours:             Full Time/Part Time (Hybrid working)

Our Client

Our client is a successful Taunton based accountancy practice. They specialise in owner managed businesses with the majority being in the farming industry.

They are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Practice Accountant, someone who has enjoyed an accountancy practice career to date and will thrive off the opportunity to deliver a range of services to a varied and rewarding client portfolio.

The role offers the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a small, trusting team and would relish the responsibility and freedom of a less rules-based environment.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer, so if you’re just returning to work and need additional training and support to bring you back up to speed then we’d still like to hear from you.  

Practice Accountant – The Role

This is an exciting role for a qualified or part qualified Practice Accountant who would enjoy the benefits and flexibilities of working in a small, friendly, highly motivated team environment.

As Practice Accountant the role will include: 

• Preparation of accounts and corresponding tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies;
• The use and interpretation of accounts to add value for clients;
• Assisting with ad hoc commercial, financial and tax advisory projects;
• Preparation and use of budgets, cashflows and management accounts;
• Provision of software support to clients;
• Maintaining technical knowledge in all relevant areas.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a motivated and friendly accountant with experience of working in a similar role.

Requirements for Practice Accountant include:

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/AAT);
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience;
• Cloud based accounting experience desirable;
• An inquiring analytical mind and ability to work under own initiative;
• Confidence to communicate effectively with clients and the team;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application.  

1. Are you a qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/AAT)?  

2. Have you worked in an accountancy practice?    

3. Do you have experience in the farming industry?
4. Have you prepared annual accounts and corresponding tax returns?
5. Have you prepared cash flow forecasts? 

Artemis Clarke Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying for this role you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at artemisclarke.co.uk.