Are you ready to make a real impact in a growing, innovative SME where your ideas count and your contribution is truly valued? We are looking for an accountant to join a privately owned business that''s expanding and investing for growth.We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our team. This pivotal role will oversee all financial functions, ensuring robust financial control, strategic insight, and team leadership across the business.What You''ll Be Doing:Financial Control and Compliance: Lead all aspects of financial management, including payroll, VAT, pensions, audits, and regulatory compliance, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.Management Reporting and Analysis: Deliver detailed monthly and quarterly management accounts, profit and cash flow forecasts, margin analysis, and performance metrics to support decision-making.Team Leadership and Development: Support, mentor, and develop other members of the finance team, ensuring high performance, cross-functional collaboration, and career progression.Cash, Risk and Working Capital Management: Drive cash flow forecasting, risk and insurance management, and improvements in working capital, credit control, and internal controls.Stakeholder and Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with external advisors, including auditors, bankers, insurers, and legal representatives.IT and Systems Oversight: Oversee collaboration with external IT and cyber security providers to ensure ..... full job details .....