Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Newstone Talent Solutions
- Location
- West Sussex
- Salary
- Up to £60k + bonus + benefits
- Posted
- 10 Dec 2018
- Closes
- 17 Dec 2018
- Ref
- GW NTS37
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Reporting to the CFO and managing a small finance team, the Financial Controller will be responsible for providing both the financial control and reporting required for what is a growing SME business. Whilst producing accurate monthly management accounts and assisting with budgeting and forecasting, you will also focus on developing the finance function, satisfying all aspects of financial and statutory reporting. With the autonomy to take on additional duties as the workload demands, you will be in a prime position to develop within the business as it realises its growth potential. Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing accurate monthly management accounts for the group entities;
- Managing, coaching and developing a small team of finance administrators;
- Preparation of financial and KPI business reporting as required;
- Financial control,compliance and cost management - create a robust, efficient and effective financial environment;
- Control over all month end processes and reconciliations;
- Assisting with the year-end audit - including statutory submissions;
- Preparation of regular cash-flow forecasts;
- Managing the banking - including the approval of payments in accordance with business cash flow;
- Monthly reconciliation of control accounts;
- Monthly intercompany reconciliations;
- VAT preparation/submission;
The successful Financial Controller will be a fully qualified finance professional who possesses exceptional accounting skills with demonstrable experience of managing/developing a high performing team. Excellent ‘all round’ accounts knowledge and understanding is imperative, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Additionally, a sound knowledge of preparing cash flow forecasts and previous experience of working within the SME environment are required, together with an enthusiastic and self motivated approach.
For your experience and knowledge with the above, you will be rewarded with the following package:
- Salary up to £60k
- Discretionary bonus
- Pension
- 25 days holiday