Financial Controller

Ad Warrior Ltd; Consett; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is hiring a Financial Controller in Consett. The role offers responsibility for day-to-day finances, including accounts preparation, budgeting, forecasting, tax and payroll coordination, with close liaison to the Managing Director.

You should have qualified accounting credentials or be QBE, with strong IT skills (Xero and Excel) and a proactive, independent work style.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or QBE with strong financial accounting knowledge.
• Experience in producing monthly management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify issues and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Manage budgets and financial forecasts; report findings to senior management.
• Oversee tax, VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor job costing with the team and discuss variances.
• Support cash flow management and intercompany invoicing.
• Provide timely financial information to external bodies.
• Assist MD and senior management with financial analysis and decision-making.

Skills

Financial accounting

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Communication to non-finance

Education

Qualified Accountant

QBE (or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Consett

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

KCR Solutions are delighted to be working exclusively with a dynamic and growing business in Consett to recruit an experienced Financial Controller.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of the company's financial operations and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the company's finances, providing accurate financial information, meaningful insight and commercial support to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will be varied and hands-on, with responsibility for:

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and statutory accounts
• Preparing and managing budgets and financial forecasts, reporting key findings to senior management
• Managing corporation tax, VAT returns and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Working closely with team members to monitor and discuss progress on job costings
• Analysing project costs against revenue and highlighting key variances
• Identifying, exploring and applying for relevant grant funding opportunities
• Managing payroll and ensuring PAYE and VAT submissions are completed accurately and on time with HMRC
• Overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Managing cash flow and intercompany invoicing
• Carrying out credit control and negotiating appropriate payment terms
• Providing accurate and timely accounting information to external bodies
• Supporting the Managing Director and senior management team with financial analysis and commercial decision-making

About You

We are looking for a confident and capable finance professional who can take ownership of the company's financial function and become a key member of the team.

You will be either a qualified Accountant or qualified by experience, with a strong understanding of financial accounting and commercial business operations.

You will also have:

• Strong IT skills, particularly in Xero and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to identify issues and suggest improvements
• The ability to work independently while also working closely with the wider management team