This is a superb opportunity to join our highly established, professional and very reputable client as they seek to recruit a Head of Finance to join their team at their site close to Haywards Heath on a permanent and full time basis. Head of Finance Full time permanent role - Mon-Fri (Apply online only) and (Apply online only) during school holiday periods Role based close to Haywards Heath with plenty of parking available on site for all staff. It is essential to be a driver with your own transport as the workplace location is not on any public transport routes. Office based role. Salary £45000-£55000 per annum. Excellent all round company benefits, generous holiday allowance plus all bank holidays. Really excellent (free) lunches are provided for all staff along with use of swimming pool and gym on site. Pension scheme double employer contribution to a maximum of 10% (5% employee contribution). My client may look at a higher salary for someone fully qualified and who has experience of working in a very similar environment / sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a superb organisation set in a unique and beautiful location. The role - Head of Finance The role demands flexibility and attention to detail together with energy and enthusiasm and the willingness to go the extra mile. The Head of Finance role encompasses all aspects of financial and management accounting within the organisation. Duties and responsibilities Monthly production and distribution of management accounts Monthly production of balance sheet control account reconciliations. To review coding in the nominal ledger and perform journal entries as required Production of monthly department budget reports Guide the department away from paper-based records towards electronic record keeping Manage the quarterly VAT returns and processing of the VAT annual adjustment. Liaise with HMRC and external professional advisers to ensure accurate VAT processing and reporting. Maintain the register of assets for CGS calculations Set up and manage monthly direct debit payments Supervisory responsibility for three Finance assistants, including their annual appraisals To oversee the purchase ledger function Oversee the purchasing of consumables for payments via the company credit card. Monthly reconciliation of credit card account to authorised receipts Oversee the administration of the Sales ledger accounts Review monthly catering hospitality charges Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills Experience, competencies and knowledge required: Must drive and have own transport due to rural workplace location Recently qualified /Part qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent Good working knowledge of MS packages Excel, Outlook, Word Excellent communication skills The ability to work independently but also as part of a team. For more information regarding this new and exciting Head of Finance opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place very soon - don't miss out! Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job