Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing engineering and fabrication organisation based in North Wales, who are seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Finance to join the team on an initial 12-18 month maternity cover contract.

This is a hands-on role where you will report directly to the business owners/managing directors, while also managing a Finance Administrator. The position has a strong focus on payroll, cashflow management, budgeting and forecasting, alongside overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Salary/benefits:
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* 12-18 month contract
* 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* On-site parking

Job Duties:
* Produce monthly management accounts and reporting packs, including variance analysis
* Lead on payroll, ensuring accuracy and HMRC compliance
* Manage cashflow forecasting and working capital
* Prepare budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and financial plans
* Deliver monthly revenue forecasts and quarterly board packs
* Complete month-end postings and manage the month-end close
* Oversee year-end close and liaise with external accountants for statutory accounts
* Submit quarterly VAT returns and ensure compliance
* Approve supplier payments and oversee reconciliations
* Provide ad hoc commercial analysis to support decision-making
* Manage and develop a Finance Administrator

Who will I report in to?
* Business Owner / Managing Director

When will interviews be taking place?
* Interviews will be happening as soon as possible

Ideal experience:
* Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA or QBE) with SME finance experience
* Proven track record in payroll, cashflow management, budgeting, and forecasting
* Strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial acumen
* Experience using accounting systems (Xero desirable)
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with business owners