Financial Controller

Location
Liverpool
Salary
£40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted
18 Feb 2018
Closes
25 Feb 2018
Ref
724277
Contact
Sean Morris
Category
Leisure
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Based in the heart of Liverpool city centre our client is a unique & exciting SME events management business which - due to tripling in size in the last 5 years - is looking to appoint its first in-house Accountant/Financial Controller. With the accounting process currently out-sourced to a local accounts practice, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accountant to take ownerships for the full accounting process - from a transactional level to full monthly management and year end accounts - as well as business partnering with the senior management team/company owners to play a key role in driving company turnover & profit growth. Operating in a stand-alone, all-encompassing role your remit will include:

  • Implementation of modern and effective financial controls and procedures
  • Monthly Management Accounts (Sage 200)
  • Statutory Accounts
  • Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
  • Sales & Margin reporting
  • Financial Modelling
  • Cost Centre analysis and control
  • VAT
  • Stock Accounting
  • Cash flow & Cash Control
  • Purchase Ledger
  • Sales Ledger
  • Credit Control

Applicants will be fully Qualified Accountants/Financial Controllers (or could be non-qualified but with sector relevant experience in a very similar profile role) and must have prior knowledge of the event management sector or a comparable sector i.e. hotel/restaurant/bar etc. You will be comfortable working in a stand-alone finance role with ownership for the full accounting cycle, and will have the personality & gravitas to build strong business partner relationships partner with business owners & senior management - who will not have worked with an on-site Accountant previously. You will have excellent organisational skills. and an ability to react/adapt and prioritise, and will be comfortable/flexible re the challenges of working for an entrepreneurial diverse & fast paced business were no two days are the same. A competitive salary (£40-50k) is complimented with benefits including Company Bonus, Pension (1%), and a 0900-1700 week (with some flexibility around start/leave times). The owners are also happy to consider applicants who are looking to work part time. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun, prosperous and ambitious business at an exciting time.

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