UK Financial Controller

Location
England, London, Chessington
Salary
£55000 - £65000 per annum
Posted
05 May 2022
Closes
02 Jun 2022
Ref
JN -042022-5585958
Contact
Michael Ternent
Experience Levels
Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Retained UK Financial Controller role with Burlodge based in Chessington, Surrey

Leading a small team

Client Details

Burlodge was established in 1984 and is a leader in the design and manufacture of meal delivery systems used in the healthcare, prison and education sectors. They have operations in the UK, across Europe and in North America. Burlodge is owned by the Ali Group, a global market leader employing 10,000 staff in 30 countries.

The organisations state of the art technology and close partnership with customers is key to its continued success.

Description

Management of the UK finance function

  • Produce accurate and timely management reporting (monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual)
  • Coordinate annual budgeting and forecasting processes for UK business
  • VAT and corporation Tax compliance
  • Responsibility for monthly payroll
  • Systems and process monitoring and improvement
  • Manage external audit process and production of annual statutory accounts
  • Supervise and develop finance team
  • Ensure management team advised of all relevant HR matters and procedures

Information Technology

  • Work with 3rd party IT support to ensure systems and infrastructure meet requirements of business
  • Application of cybersecurity policies and system integrity
  • Manage telecoms contracts

Other office management duties

  • Provision and maintenance of company vehicle fleet
  • Oversight of Facilities Management requirements
  • Review legal contracts with Suppliers and Clients
  • Ensure all H&S requirements are compliant and up to date
  • ISO 9001 - monitor procedures and records and manage audit

Service Department Management

  • Oversight of team of 4 office based staff
  • Contract pricing and costing
  • Monitor renewals, invoicing and scheduling

Profile

  • Qualified accountant with recognised professional body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Ability to communicate comfortably at all levels (written and verbal)
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good IT skills (MS Excel, finance systems)

Job Offer

Salary to £65,000 plus benefits and bonus