Finance Manager - London

Finance Manager - London

City Cruises UK is part of the City Experiences division of the Hornblower Group, a global leader in world-class experiences and transportation services. We operate public dining and sightseeing cruises as well as private charters for corporate events, birthday parties, weddings, or other special occasions across London, Poole and York.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of weekly, monthly and annual financial information. Managing a small finance team, the role will manage and cover the payroll for the entire business, via the outsourced payroll provider (Immedis). The role will include business partnering with other departments within the business.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all monthly management information and financial reporting is prepared in line with the Hornblower Group month end timetable.
• Maintain accurate monthly control account reconciliations for all key accounts and bank accounts for monthly review by FC & FD.
• Ensure all statutory filings and payments are made on time. Including VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE and NI.
• Report weekly KPIs to Senior Management.
• Involvement in the annual budget process.
• Manage the Payroll process for UK entities. Ensuring all submissions are made within the strict timelines
• Manage and ensure all cash balances are reconciled daily and cash levels are managed within company limits.
• Maintaining effective financial controls and ensure compliance policies are current and adhered to
• Participating in annual external audits to ensure compliance
• Assisting with preparation of monthly and ad-hoc sales invoices as well as journals
• Assisting the Finance Director and Financial Controller in preparing annual budgets and regular forecasts
• Managing, developing and providing leadership to the finance team
• Demonstrating and promoting the Company’ leadership behaviours on a day to day basis within the team
• Assisting in the preparation of both management and statutory accounts
• Supervising the revenue and credit control of the business. Including monthly reviews of Trade Partner debtors.
• Accurately processing of accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and stock on a monthly basis.
• Providing assistance to all departments on financial matters
• Resolving accounting discrepancies
• Assisting with preparation of monthly and ad-hoc sales invoices as well as journals
• Maintaining archiving schedule and documentation.
• Step in to cover in the absence of the Financial Controller.
• Be an Ambassador for our RESPECT Service system
• Any Ad-hoc duties as requested by the Finance Director or Financial Controller

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills
• Experience and understanding of Payroll
• Excellent numeracy and written skills
• Advanced level I.T. skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics GP desirable but not essential
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload
• Flexible, can-do attitude with the ability to react calmly in a pressurised situation

If this sounds like you, please submit your CV for consideration for the role.