Financial Controller

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; Ivy Chimneys; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de distribution dynamique en Essex recherche un Financial Controller. Le poste requiert un professionnel qualifié capable de gérer les actifs financiers de l'entreprise, d'assurer des contrôles financiers solides, et de produire des informations financières de haute qualité. Ce rôle implique des responsabilités variées, y compris la gestion des paiements, des audits et l'optimisation des systèmes. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience avérée, une attention au détail et une capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités.

Benefits

Bonus

Avantages divers

Qualifications

• Comptable qualifié avec connaissances des principes comptables.
• Expérience avérée dans un rôle similaire.
• Maîtrise des processus de reporting et de gestion financière.

Responsibilities

• Gérer tous les ledgers comptables et préparer les états financiers.
• Produire les comptes mensuels et assurer la clôture en temps voulu.
• Surveiller les niveaux de trésorerie et maintenir des prévisions de flux de trésorerie.

Skills

Gestion des ledgers

Reporting

Conformité fiscale

Analyse financière

Gestion de trésorerie

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Job description

KennedyPearce are hiring a Financial Controller role based in Epping in Essex. This is an SME distribution company and we're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Financial Controller. This role will be 5 days in the office. This is a broad and varied role, ideal for someone with a proactive mindset, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. As Financial Controller you will play a key role in the company's financial assets, ensuring strong financial controls, and delivering high-quality management information. You'll lead on core finance tasks such as ledger management, reporting, payroll, VAT, cash flow, and audit preparation, while also identifying opportunities for efficiencies across systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:

• Manage and maintain all accounting ledgers
• Prepare, approve, and post journal entries
• Ensure accurate month-end close processes
• Produce monthly management accounts and reports to agreed deadlines
• Calculate and verify sales gross margin
• Oversee and approve BACS payment runs
• Review sales ledger balances and credit limits
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Produce year-end audit schedules and draft financial statements
• Monitor daily cash levels and maintain cashflow forecasts
• Manage weekly and monthly payroll processes

Stock & Shipping

• Verify internal pricing and buyer cost calculations
• Oversee stock reporting accuracy and cost calculations
• Coordinate stock takes and reconcile perpetual inventory
• Review shipping schedules and manage environmental reporting

IT & Systems

• Support IT infrastructure with minimal downtime
• Identify opportunities for systems improvement and reporting automation

Tax & Compliance

• Manage corporation tax payments and assist with tax returns
• Prepare tax schedules for year-end reviews

Property Investment Support

• Manage payments, transfers, and monthly cash calls
• Maintain investment records and loan schedules

Other Duties

• Maintain confidentiality and good housekeeping within the finance function
• Support the business owner and senior leadership as needed
• Provide cover and assistance across the finance team when required
• Complete ad hoc finance tasks as they arise

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
• Proven experience in a similar finance role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Up to £1 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + Benefits

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