Financial Controller

Full responsibility for the accounting and reporting , as well as managing a junior team, with a very strong focus on client service.

Client Details

Our client provides essential business services to overseas companies.

Description

• Full responsibility for the accounting and reporting on a portfolio of clients - typically including:
• • Maintain accounting software.
  • Month, quarter and year end close and reporting to clients in accordance with agreed content and to agreed deadlines.
  • Monitor and control the client's cash position including controlling payments.
  • HMRC reporting - VAT returns, EC sales lists, CIS.
  • Full balance sheet support and reconciliation.
  • Manage the year end statutory accounts/audit process via external accountant/auditor.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and be seen as the Financial Controller for the clients' business.
• Identify opportunities to sell additional services to clients and seek to add value to our offering.
• Attend networking events on behalf of company
• Work to continually improve margin through process improvement and the effective use of Finance Assistants.
• Support and develop Finance Assistants.
• Attend meetings with potential clients.

Profile

• ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience of UK bookkeeping, management accounting, reporting and financial administration
• Very strong client service ethic
• Ability to balance corporate goals with employee relations
• Results orientated
• Self-motivated and able to work independently on own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Sound interpersonal skills with an ability to establish collaborative relationships and influence at different levels of the organisation
• Problem solver with the ability to implement practical solutions
• Excellent communication skills
• Commercial acumen
• Cultural awareness with experience of working cross-border
• Intermediate excel user
• Excellent Financial Systems knowledge
• Nordic or German language skills (written and verbal) is desirable.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits with excellent progression potential.