Job Description

Reporting into the Managing Director the Financial Controller responsibilities will include:

• Day to day management of the finance department
• Preparation of Cashflow and Profit and Loss forecasts to support business decision making
• Preparation of supporting figures for a range of operational decisions including bonus schemes
• Preparation of the monthly management accounts
• Ongoing Process improvement of the Finance department as well as indicating wider process improvements in the rest of the business.
• Keeping a strict overview of the cash balances of the business through the scrutiny of the credit control, working capital and supplier payments
• Advising the business of any legislative changes
• Liaison with 3rd parties and maintaining key relationships with Banks/Accountants etc.
• Complete all HMRC returns including VAT and other statutory returns
• Cover all aspects of Purchase & Sales Ledger for holidays and absences
• Qualified Accountant with previous Financial Controller experience
• Strong Communication skills
• Great attention to detail and high level of accuracy, organised and methodical
• Capability to report correct information to colleagues
• Good understanding and knowledge of Excel (advance skills preferred) Sage and CRM systems

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified Accountant with previous Financial Controller experience • Strong Communication skills • Great attention to detail and high level of accuracy, organised and methodical • Capability to report correct information to colleagues • Good understanding and knowledge of Excel (advance skills preferred) Sage and CRM systems