Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Biggin Hill / Sevenoaks

ICE Services Group is looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Head of Finance to take the company into the next stage of its planned growth trajectory. As the Head of Finance you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial administration, financial management, pensions and payroll activities of the company. You will oversee a small transactional team with the remit to develop and grow this team in line with the company’s long-term strategic goals.

As part of the Senior Management Team, you will work alongside other departmental heads, ensuring the company’s financial health and increasing profitability. This role is critical to the company ensuring that all statutory accounting and reporting functions are fulfilled.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor and review the effectiveness of financial controls to ensure that they remain appropriate at all times.
• Working with budget holders, prepare the annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors.
• Administer and manage the company’s payroll systems and all associated tax and statutory returns.
• Monitor and manage cash flows to maximise interest receivable.
• Manage staff in the Finance department, monitoring their work, setting targets and carrying out regular appraisals.
• Responsible for the sales and purchase ledgers
• Prepare monthly management accounts and budget-holder reports and report on these identifying and explaining any significant trends or variances.
• Prepare other financial reports on specific sales activities and performances as needed.
• Conduct profit and cost analysis.
• Recommend cost-reducing solutions.
• Draft annual financial statements and supporting papers in line with the Companies Act and all other relevant reporting requirements.
• Prepare the year-end file for auditors and oversee the annual audit.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

This is a varied and demanding role requiring excellent communication and management skills, a high degree of attention to detail as well as the ability to appreciate and take into account a wider view of the company’s operations.

• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or a relevant field.
• Relevant professional qualification e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
• Experience running a small finance department in a similar sized organisation
• Capable of managing multiple responsibilities and able to deliver to strict deadlines.
• Strong IT knowledge and experience.
• Effective and easy communication style, able to relate to a wide range of people
• Strong influencing skills and ability to contribute effectively to a strategy as part of a Senior Management Team.
• Able to interpret and communicate complex financial data to non-finance staff.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices.

Who We Are

ICE Services Group Ltd is a national cleaning contractor, providing domestic, commercial and industrial cleaning services across the UK. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Specialising in a wide range of cleaning services such as Virus Containment, Mould Remediation, Coronavirus Decontamination, Graffiti Removal, Brick & Stone Cleaning, Warehouse Cleaning, Factory Cleaning, Car Park Cleaning, Trauma Cleaning, Crime Scene Cleaning, Hoarder Cleaning and Fire Damage Cleaning.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Westerham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience of Xero?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westerham

Reference ID: MS/ZH