Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- R.G Duncan Limited
- Location
- London (West), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £45,000 to £50,000 plus Bonus up to £10,000
- Posted
- 22 Jul 2019
- Closes
- 29 Jul 2019
- Ref
- RD455a
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Construction, Manufacturing / Engineering, Technology
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Financial Controller
West London
£45,000 to £55,000
Our client is a fast growing investor-backed engineering / manufacturing company turning over c. £4m based in London has a vacancy for a commercially astute financial controller. Utilising modern technology the business operates across the private and public sector both in the UK and overseas. In order to support the next stage of rapid growth, it seeks an experienced financial controller to take on responsibility for the implementation and management of financial accounting and management activities across the company. The function is currently out-sourced to a third party who also provides part-time FD support.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
- Timely and accurate preparation of monthly group management accounts
- Reporting/commentary on variances to budget
- Supervision of the Purchase and Sales ledgers and the finance team (currently 1)
- Statutory Obligations – VAT/PAYE/PSA/P11D – Preparation and submission of returns
- Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Fixed Assets Register Maintenance/Processing/ Depreciation
- Rental Assets Register Maintenance
- Assisting with the production of the statutory accounts
- Assisting the accountants with the yearend accounts
- Primary contact for the company’s Australian office on financial matters
- Involvement in the budgeting and forecasting process including management and control of working capital
- Accounting systems and processes improvement
- Close liaison with department managers to resolve issues
- Office Management supervision
- Other Ad hoc duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS FOR THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Highly numeric/strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced level spreadsheet skills and PC literacy
- Knowledge of accounting software
- Strong written reporting skills
- Confident communication skills
- Strong commercial acumen
- Drive to continually improve processes and seek new challenges
- Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meet deadlines
- Ability to be flexible with good people skills and be involved in activities outside of finance both within the company and (as needed) with external stakeholders.
INDICATIVE SALARY
£45,000-50,000k basic with up-£10,000 bonus.
TO APPLY
If you are enthused by the sound of this financial Controller role, please forward your cv along with a brief covering letter outlining why you are good match for the role along with details of you current and expected salary.