Financial Controller

Ambitious Part qualified / Qualified Accountant to work for market leading distribution group based in North London .
Job Purpose:
Responsible for the day to day operations efforts and results of a small finance department. Reporting to the Finance Director on all financial and accounting activities. Working with the other directors and senior management team to assist in the day-to-day running of the company, especially on IT related matters in co-ordination with the head of IT. Financial Controller
Job Duties:

• Oversee all company Financial and Management accounts
• Create monthly and annual reports to identify KPI's, results, trends, and financial forecasts
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• In charge of month end and year end close processes
• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Supervise and manage finance department staff and performance
• Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing feedback
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems and procedures
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation
• Collaborate with external auditors to support the year-end audit in planning through to completion
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities
• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
• Report to the FD with timely and accurate financial information

• Monitor actual sales to forecast on a daily basis and liaise with Warehouse Manager to ensure monthly Sales Targets are met
• Prepare and post Monthly Journals

• Ensure Correct Publisher charges are applied on a monthly/quarterly basis

• Review Bank Reconciliations on a monthly basis

• Review Debtors and Creditors on a monthly basis

• Agree GL Control Accounts on a Monthly Basis

• Prepare and file Quarterly Vat Returns

• Run and file online monthly Intrastat reports

• Prepare Agents Quarterly Commission Reports

• Complete and file P11ds

• Ensure the correct insurance cover is in place for the business

• Maintain Fixed Asset Register

• Additional controller duties as required

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal Communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast moving HI Tech/ IT dominated environment
• Holding a good degree from a UK University
• Studying towards an accredited accountancy qualification such as ACCA.

• With 1-2 years' experience at least at financial accountant level. Ideally with financial controller experience or showing clear evidence of the ability /capacity to take on an FD role within 12 -18 months

• Hands on experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close processes

• Excellent IT skills and experience in using large accounting systems such as SAP or similar.
• Previous experience within import /wholesale distribution /logistics /supply chain and high volume physical stock management type industries would be an advantage.

• Ability to effectively monitor results against sales budgets in conjunction with warehouse and operations staff to ensure monthly Sales Targets are met.

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