Assistant Finance Manager

Our client, operating within the shipping industry is looking to recruit an Assistant Finance Manager to join the team. Whilst overlooking the Finance Department as a whole, the chosen candidate will be responsible for:  

• Assisting in the supervision and direction of the Finance department 
• Managing the transaction and financial accounting processes
• To prepare timely & regular financial reports and other reports and analysis as required
• To reconcile monthly bank statements, handle discrepancies and problems
• To oversee the accounts receivable collection and accounts payable payments, ensuring that income and expenditure are charged to appropriate accounts
• Preparing timely management accounts and other information relevant to business performance within strict deadlines
• Formulating budgets, forecasts and other financial plans.
• Identifying simplification, and cost-reduction opportunities within the business
• Submission of VAT returns and assistance with relevant tax returns