Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Equity FC
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- £55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
- Posted
- 12 Dec 2018
- Closes
- 19 Dec 2018
- Ref
- JWAK1
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Business Services, IT/ Telecoms
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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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