Finance Manager / Financial Controller
Paxton Access, United Kingdom

At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.

We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee.

So, what are the benefits?

• We run a great social calendar with wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, staff parties and more. It’s rare you won’t see something going on!
• Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.
• Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan.
• Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area.
• 25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy amp; sell up to 5 days a year.
• Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies.

About the role

Join our Finance Team based in our Brighton office, where you will be working closely with the Group Finance Manager, playing a pivotal role in shaping the Finance department across the Paxton Group which consists of 5 companies. You will support the Groups financial stability and growth as we continue to increase our global presence.

You will be someone that enjoys seeing and understanding the overall picture, to support and lead the team that have an excellent understanding of their functions and responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity where we are looking for a Finance Manager/Financial Controller to go on a journey to becoming the future Group Finance Manager of Paxton.

• Conduct annual appraisals, quarterly reviews and one-to-one meetings along with proactively providing training and support to the Finance Team
• Manage Paxton Group cashflows, audits and be the first point of contact with external auditor
• Prepare, review monthly board packs and Group VAT Returns
• Review and approve weekly and monthly payment runs and post local and international payroll into accounting systems
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for each of the Group Companies
• Prepare monthly management reports to be presented to Senior Management Team
• Be flexible to handle tasks given by Group Finance Manager and prioritise as necessary
• Support Group Finance Manager in annual budgeting process.

What are we looking for?

• Proven demonstrable experience leading and developing a finance team
• ACCA qualified with some experience in a similar role is a must
• The ability to work collaboratively across departments and build relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill and confident at presenting to board level.
• Excellent knowledge of how the finance function operates in business.

The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If you’re excited about a role but your existing experience doesn’t match up with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WH7Pi3--zc

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