Financial Controller

Artemis Clarke; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job title: Financial Controller

Package: £60k

Location: Mid Somerset

Reporting to: Managing Director

Job type: Full Time

Our Client

Our client is a well-established company in the construction sector based in South Somerset.

The company is looking to recruit a hands-on, proactive, and insightful Financial Controller to maintain the company's finances, provide financial analysis, and support to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team.

Financial Controller - The Role

As Financial Controller, you will be an experienced hands-on accountant with the commercial awareness to assist the company with its growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your industry experience and make a significant impact on the company's future.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Support and develop the finance team;
2. Develop and review financial reporting systems;
3. Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis;
4. Produce and monitor forecasts and budgets;
5. Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts;
6. Monitor WIP by project to ensure accurate recording of costs and revenues;
7. Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable;
8. Take responsibility for balance sheet reporting;
9. Complete monthly control account reconciliations;
10. Prepare VAT returns;
11. Manage payroll;
12. Prepare annual financial information for year-end accounts;
13. Ensure statutory financial compliance;
14. Participate in ad hoc finance projects.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal candidates will be qualified or part-qualified accountants with experience in a similar SME role.

Demonstrated skills should include:

1. Qualified, or part-qualified, accountant (AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA);
2. Experience in an SME environment;
3. Construction industry experience;
4. Experience in hands-on financial management;
5. Strong Microsoft Office skills;
6. Knowledge of Sage 200 (desirable);
7. Excellent communication skills.

Please include a cover letter addressing the above requirements and answering these questions in your application:

1. Are you a qualified or part-qualified accountant (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)?
2. Have you worked in an SME?
3. Do you have construction industry experience?
4. Do you have experience developing systems and improving reporting?
5. Do you have Sage 200 experience?

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