Job Description

Job Title:

Financial Controller

Reporting To:

Head of Finance

Direct Reports:

Finance Coordinators x 3

Role Summary

To ensure the smooth running of the accounts department, ensuring that all accounting requirements of the business are being met and providing meaningful reports to management to ensure informed financial decisions can be reached. Relaying financial performance information to the management team, through provision and explanation of monthly management accounts. Maintaining the financial health of the organisation.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise all accounts department activities including sales & purchasing invoicing, imputing and payment details. Maintain performance indicators for the business on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Process journals for month end Processing of payroll and associated statutory returns Prepare monthly management accounts for internal and external use. Daily bank feed processing. Ensure department reports are accurate and relevant to current trends. Supervise sales and purchase ledger accounts assistants, ensuring they are trained and meeting the requirements of their roles. Implement new procedures where appropriate and as dictated by new business. Provide precise and accurate reporting and information to Auditors. Prepare VAT returns for the company. Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed. Complete end of year returns and liaise with auditors. Assist in the creation and monitoring of budgets and forecast Establish robust Month End close timetable

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

ACCA / CIMA / AAT qualification (essential) Advanced IT literacy (Microsoft Office, particularly Excel) (essential) Sound working knowledge of Xero Accounts package (essential)
Experience

Knowledge of accounting terms and concepts (essential) Understanding of finance regulations and legislation (essential) Knowledge of business strategy and methodology (essential) Management experience (desirable)
Qualities and Behaviours

Excellent communication skills (essential) Strong analytical skills (essential) Critical and strategic thinking skills (essential) Hard working, with an ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure (essential) Conscientious (essential) High levels of integrity (essential) Strong attention to detail (essential) Team focused (essential)

Benefits

Attractive salary Company pension scheme free, on-site parking Refer and friend scheme 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Note:

This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to be involved in discussions on any changes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person