This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the finances of an established and expanding executive recruitment business based in Leeds. Operating across a range of established and emerging sectors, Verrus have a proven track record for proactively delivering game-changing senior professionals to a predominantly international client base that ranges from rapid growth start-ups to established corporations. Working closely alongside the company s two founding Directors, the successful candidate will assume responsibility for: Maintaining the company s financial records on Sage Preparing accurate monthly management information for the Directors Implementing and maintaining robust internal controls appropriate for an expanding company Managing and reconciling sales and purchase ledgers and investigating discrepancies Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns Preparing monthly payroll, including commission/bonus structures Ensuring compliance with HMRC Maintaining and updating fixed asset records Producing budgets and forecasts and measuring performance against these Managing cash flow Liaise with the company s external accountants on statutory accounts and corporation tax Applicants will be expected to demonstrate: Proven experience of managing the finances of an SME business. Strong management accounting experience. Ability to manage multiple financial priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Sound understanding of UK accounting ..... full job details .....