Controller

Location
England, Gloucestershire, Gloucester
Salary
£40000 - £50000 per annum + Excellent benefits
Posted
12 Oct 2016
Closes
19 Oct 2016
Ref
461228-UKen
Contact
Tom Morgan
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a fluent German speaking Controller to join an exciting Manufacturing company experiencing huge growth based in Gloucester. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:

£40,000 - £50,000 plus excellent benefits

Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Taking responsibility for accounting, reporting and financial analysis for the German business
  • Provide support for other EMEA entities as required
  • Be 'hands on' in completing accounting and reporting work to meet committed deliverables as required
  • Review the work of other accountants to ensure quality and accuracy
  • Analysing and interpreting financial accounts and communicating results effectively
  • Managing accounting process deliverables and progress against deadlines
  • Liaison with external auditors on all accounting and audit issues
  • Input into the statutory accounts production process
  • Working with the US finance function to understand and deliver group requirements
  • Ad-hoc query management and finance project support

Person specification:

  • Qualified/Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA
  • Fluent in German - both verbal and written (essential)
  • Be able to show competence in using varying accounting systems including extracting and analysing data
  • Good understanding of accounting control processes
  • At least 3 years experience of working in a financial reporting function, preferably with experience of group reporting, statutory account delivery and auditor liaison
  • Ability to analyse and interpret financial results
  • Drive and commitment to achieving targets and deadlines

For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:

£40,000 - £50,000 plus excellent benefits

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.