Financial Controller

Agility Resoucing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company near Manchester seeks a Financial Controller to oversee its finance function. The role includes financial statement preparation and liaison with auditors, offering growth potential as the company expands. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Strong work ethic and adaptability to change.
• Self-starter attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly financial statements.
• Liaise with external auditors and assist with statutory accounts.
• Prepare financial models and forecasts as needed.

Skills

Communication

Strong work ethic

Self-starter

Job description

A growing group business based on the outskirts of Manchester is looking to recruit an ambitious Financial Controller to assist in the company's growth.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will have full responsibilities for the company's finance function and will be part of the Senior Management Team. Duties will include:

1. Preparation and review of monthly financial statements
2. Preparation and review of monthly board packs
3. Preparation of annual statutory accounts for non-audit companies
4. Preparation of year-end external audit file
5. Liaising with and assisting external auditors and professional advisers
6. Preparing and submitting VAT returns
7. Liaising with VAT consultants to maximise VAT recovery
8. Liaising with Corporation Tax advisers to ensure timely payment of liabilities and filing of returns
9. Preparing financial models and forecasts on an ad hoc basis as required
10. Reviewing and authorising invoices for payment
11. Acting as signatory on company bank accounts and making payments when necessary
12. Liaising with key suppliers and pushing for cost reduction where appropriate

Our client is experiencing year-on-year growth, and this opportunity offers a fantastic chance for the successful candidate to develop into a role that could be substantially expanded over time.

You will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and an attitude to embrace change. In return, our client offers a competitive salary along with an attractive benefits package.

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