Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Handle Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £55000.00 - £60000.00 per annum + benefits
- Posted
- 10 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 17 Jan 2017
- Ref
- BBBH56543
- Contact
- Kate Bray
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Accountancy Practice
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Financial Controller
£60k
Central London
Film & Technology
An exciting opportunity to join a media production company in the heart of Central London. The role is to step into a Financial Controller position as the company expands globally. This position would suit somebody who has recently qualified in a media company and would like to take the next step in their career.
The role
- Work with the management accountants monthly to produce timely and reliable management information reports
- Investigate variances against budgets and provide commentary
- Review accruals and prepayments
- Manage cash flow
- Ensure all billing is completed promptly
- Prepare a monthly forecast of receipts and payments
- Review payroll prior to submission for payment
- Update balance sheet reconciliations at each month end, identifying reconciling items and making adjustments accordingly
- Prepare information for annual tax computations
- Prepare and complete quarterly VAT returns
- Review all year end requirements, reports and associated documentation
- Lead on the external audit
- General ledger and Fixed Asset Register maintenance
- Establish clear guidelines and timeframes around month end reporting
- Manage the recruitment, development and workload of finance team members
- Ad hoc analysis
The person
- Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
- Strong post-qualification experience, preferably in a similar role and industry
- Able to explain finance to non-finance colleagues
- Experience in staff management, able to motivate and lead others
- Analytical
- Methodical approach
This is a great chance to be responsible for the day to day running of the UK finance function, lead a team and take part in project work. Please note that the client can consider people on 3 month notice periods but it would be desirable for the role to start sooner if possible.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of sending your CV then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the position you have applied for.