Finance Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

Regular company events

Excellent working culture

25 days holiday

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance function within a family-run North London manufacturing firm. The role covers UK and US accounting, VAT, payroll, budgeting and financial controls.

The salary is £40,000-£50,000 with 25 days holiday and on-site parking, Monday–Friday 9am-5pm. This is an opportunity to contribute to system improvements and drive business growth within a reputable, long-established company.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Live within commutable distance to North London.
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience in the UK.
• Proven financial control and accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts, including US accounts.
• Maintain UK sales ledger and invoicing.
• Maintain US sales ledger with US agent data and FX for UK reporting.
• Maintain purchase ledger with PO processing and supplier payments.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Process monthly payroll journals and reconcile payroll to accounts.
• Organise annual stock take and year-end valuation.
• Set annual budget and forecasts with monthly variance analysis.
• Assist directors in improving system processes and financial controls.
• Liaise with external accountants for annual accounts with HMRC and Companies House.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational

Education

AAT qualified

QBE

Job description

Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Wood Green, North London
Package: £40,000 - £50,000
Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

A great opening for an experienced Financial Controller/Manager is available within a highly successful, family-run manufacturing firm. Offering up to £50,000, 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and a wide range of progression routes

This firm hold UK and US presence, in manufacturing high end taps, sinks, and showers. With a rich history dating back to the early 1900s, this is a fantastic opportunity to establish themselves within a reputable company where you can play a crucial role in their finance function, and contribute to their continued success

Financial Controller/Manager Job Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of bank accounts including US bank account
• Maintenance and reconciliation of UK sales ledger (including UK sales invoicing)
• Maintenance and reconciliation of US sales ledger based on information provided by US agent and US bank/credit card receipts including foreign exchange conversion for UK reporting purposes and liaising with US agent for reporting purposes
• Maintenance and reconciliation of purchase ledger including raising of purchase orders and payments to suppliers
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Processing of monthly payroll journals and reconciliation of payroll records to accounts
• Organising and undertaking annual stock take and valuation for year-end accounting purposes
• Setting of annual budget and forecasts including monthly variance analysis and reporting thereon to directors
• Assisting directors with the review and implementation of improved system processes and financial controls
• Provision of information and liaising with external accountants for preparation of the company's annual accounts for submission to HMRC and Companies House

Financial Controller/Manager Job Requirements

• Experience within the Manufacturing industry, or similar industries is preferred
• AAT qualified / QBE
• Live within a commutable distance to North London
• Minimum of 5 years experience as an accountant within the UK
• Must be able to hit the ground running
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Financial Controller/Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Enrolment to company pension
• Regular company events
• Excellent working culture
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm role, some flexibility can be provided