Assistant Financial Controller

Hays PLC; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a PQ/Finalist/Newly Qualified Accountant for a pivotal role in their Finance team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for rapid career progression in a supportive environment. You will assist the CFO with crucial financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tasks while managing risks effectively. Key responsibilities include monthly and yearly management accounts reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and liaising with authorities for statutory compliance. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Parking on site

Office-based role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Management Accounts or Financial Accounts.
• Strong systems skills with a good level of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage monthly/yearly management accounts reporting and reconciliations.

Skills

Management Accounts

Financial Accounts

Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

PQ/Finalist/Newly Qualified Accountant

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Are you a finalist/newly qualified Accountant? We have a great job opportunity in the Milton Keynes Area.

Your new company

Are you a PQ/Finalist/Newly Qualified Accountant looking for a new opportunity in the Milton Keynes area? Hays is working with a local established £60 million T/O manufacturing business, which has a great opportunity in their Finance team for an Assistant Financial Controller / Financial Controller.

Your new role

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for fast progression in a supportive environment where their contributions make a real impact. This role will support the CFO with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The role will also be responsible for ensuring risk is well managed and working effectively with the wider business. Key duties will include:

• Reporting: Monthly/yearly management accounts reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, P&L and stock reconciliation.
• Accounts: Analysis of trial balance sheet, fixed costs variance analysis, undertake annual budget and forecast analysis, control fixed asset register, and improve cash flow for the company.
• Statutory: Liaise with VAT, Customs & Excise authorities and maintain all relevant documentation where applicable, ensure Statutory accounts are checked and signed off by directors, and prepare month-end communication while supporting the CFO on various ad-hoc projects.

What you'll need to succeed

This is a great opportunity for a PQ/Finalist or Newly Qualified Accountant looking for quick progression, proven experience in Management Accounts / Financial Accounts, or someone looking for a first role out of practice, with strong systems skills including a good level of Excel.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary on offer with bonus and benefits, office-based role, central location in Milton Keynes, and parking on site.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.