Financial Controller

Rutherford Briant; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to join their dynamic finance team for a 6-month maternity cover. This role involves preparing comprehensive management accounts, managing month-end procedures, and ensuring financial data accuracy across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial reporting and VAT returns, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Join a fast-paced environment where your expertise will contribute to the success of the organization while enjoying benefits like an early finish on Fridays and a company pension. If you're ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Early finish on Friday

Company pension

Sick pay

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in producing full sets of management accounts.
• Strong knowledge of VAT returns and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce full sets of management accounts for UK and Ireland entities.
• Handle month-end procedures and ensure accuracy of financial data.

Skills

Management Accounts

Microsoft Excel

VAT Returns

Multi-Currency Accounting

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Are you a Financial Controller with experience producing Management Accounts beginning to end? Are you available to start immediately?

We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant / Financial Controller to join a fast-paced finance team on a 6-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and produce full sets of management accounts for entities across the UK and Ireland
• Handle month-end procedures including journals for depreciation, accruals, prepayments, stock, and salaries
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Process VAT returns and manage intercompany recharges and reconciliations
• Provide financial analysis, including Sales vs Cost of Sales, and forecasted Group Gross Profit

Requirements:

• Proven experience in producing full sets of management accounts
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong knowledge of VAT returns, multi-currency accounting, and financial reporting
• Ability to manage and review financial data for multiple entities

Benefits:

• Early finish on a Friday
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• On-site parking

If you are a Financial Controller with experience producing Management Accounts beginning to end, I’d love to hear from you!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.