Financial Controller

Arlington Resource Management Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage a small finance team in Essex. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day finance management, cash flow, and reporting. Ideal applicants will have a background in accounting, preferably within the construction or manufacturing sectors. This role offers a stable long-term career in a well-established business.

Qualifications

• Experienced Accountant (Qualified or QBE).
• Previous experience as Financial Controller or Head of Finance.
• Familiar with construction or manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of two staff in accounts.
• Manage day-to-day finance function.
• Prepare month-end accounts and perform analysis.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.
• Produce forecasts for management and the bank.
• Liaise with external accountants.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Team leadership

VAT and CIS compliance

Education

Qualified or QBE Accountant

Job description

Overview

Financial Controller - near Ilford, Essex / East London - our client is a successful well established business at the forefront of its niche in Construction and Manufacturing, turnover £10m, servicing a range of high profile projects and businesses. The company is seeking an experienced hands-on Financial Controller / Head of Finance, to manage a small team and report to the Owner/Directors.

The role covers day to day finance management, month end close, cash flow and working capital oversight, and liaison with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of two staff in accounts
• Responsibility for the day to day finance function
• Preparation of month end accounts and analysis
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Produce forecasts for the bank and management
• Liaise with surveyors re CVRs and retentions
• VAT, CIS and weekly and monthly payroll
• Management of credit insurance and pension fund
• Liaise with external accountant re final accounts, tax etc

Requirements

The company is looking for an experienced Accountant (Qualified or QBE), a previous Financial Controller or Finance Manager or Head of Finance), ideally from a similar sector, keen to join a well-established privately-owned business in a long term stable role. The office is commutable from East London, South Herts, M25, A406, A13 and A12 in Essex.