Finance Manager Chester £60,000 - £70,000 An opportunity to join an entrepreneurial and acquisitive business based in Chester, in a highly visible role designed to oversee month end reporting and driving value add analysis across the business. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, this role is ideally suited to a technically trained (ACA/ACCA) Accountant either wanting to broaden their experience moving away from a pure financial reporting role or perhaps someone looking to gain more staff management responsibilities. Main duties include; Ownership of monthly board packs, comprising of detailed cash flows and analysis into ongoing business performance. Oversee a small team ensuring month end journals, reconciliations and queries are all promptly posted and closed. Balance sheet ownership Ensure all VAT and other tax related submissions are completed promptly. Develop existing financial models to enhance visualisation of real time performance to assist commercial teams Work with senior stakeholders to develop pricing models and ensure thorough understanding of implied costs and risks Heavily involved in budget setting and main POC for external auditors Hands on ownership of year end statutory account production Candidate profile; Technically trained ACA/ACCA preferred Strong financial accounting background Any exposure to staff management preferred Excellent communication skills Natural ability to investigate and improve processes and numbers Benefits; ..... full job details .....