Financial Controller

A private-equity backed software technology business, based in London has a great opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a dynamic team. The company is achieving significant year-on-year growth, expanding across the UK & USA. 

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, duties include:

• Responsible for UK and US accounting and financial reporting
• Prepare timely & accurate Group monthly management accounts
• Complete responsibility for day-to-day financial processes.
• Monitor accounts receivable, credit control / working capital control
• Work with New Business Directors & Relationship Directors to ensure they have sufficient commercial information to present commercial proposals and /or understand margins.
• Spotting efficiency improvements and cost savings
• Accuracy of sales invoicing and supplier payments
• Maintenance of finance systems, including Sage
• Lead on statutory accounts and help with R&D claim
• Annual UK and US tax return
• Accurate & timely budgeting, cash flow forecast, covenant review
• Overall cash management on an ongoing basis
• Management and administration of Company bank accounts
• BACs payments
• Group treasury management
• FX management
• Preparation of ad-hoc and regular finance reports
• Timely processing of employee salaries and expense claims. Review and approval of US and UK payroll
• Managing, reviewing and appraising the work of the Bookkeeper

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Accountant – ACA / CA / ACCA
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent accounting software knowledge, ideally Sage
• Knowledge of technology sector would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills

The successful candidate will be an energetic self-starter who is a strong team player and takes ownership for their work. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to advance his/her career in an entrepreneurial environment.

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