Financial Controller

Quest Recruitment Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking a results-driven Financial Controller. The successful candidate will manage financial performance and accounting operations, oversee budgeting and reporting, and contribute to strategic planning. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience, be ACA/ACCA qualified, and have strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within a commercial environment.
• Experience in reviewing and implementing changes to finance systems.
• Understanding of tax principles and laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage team ensuring accurate accounting records.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts.
• Oversee payroll and VAT return preparation.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Management Accounting Principles

Positive Attitude

Can-Do Attitude

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

About the job Financial Controller

Exciting opportunity to join this growing business based in Stanford-le-Hope. We are looking for a results-driven and confident financial controller to manage and improve our client organization's financial performance and manage their accounting operations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage team to ensure accounting records are maintained on a timely accurate basis for the company and associated companies
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts on a timely basis for all companies
• Provide accurate and concise information to directors/managers
• Maintain cashflow summary for the business
• Produce annual budgets for the company and annual variances
• Aid directors with ad hoc financial reporting including assisting director with strategic planning
• Provide key contributions to the company financial strategy and decision-making processes
• Oversee the administration of payroll and auto enrolment reporting requirements
• Oversee the preparation of VAT return preparation and submission
• Liaise with accountants with statutory reporting and audit requirements
• Manage and develop staff within the finance function
• Supervise the maintenance of all financial systems, whilst identifying aspects that can be improved and implementing any necessary changes to support business development
• Develop and supervise the implementation of internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
• Oversee the management of accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers
• Lead the end-to-end audit process of current systems, while acting as a point of contact for external auditors
• Take overall responsibility for the management of financial details to ensure that legal requirements are met

Experience and skills required

• Minimum 5 years experience in similar role in a commercial environment
• Experience within the Haulage industry beneficial, but not essential
• ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Good communication skills; fluent spoken and written English
• Advanced knowledge using SAGE
• Experience of reviewing and implementing changes to systems and processes with the finance function
• Someone who has a can do attitude
• Good knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Word
• Demonstrate positivity, approachability and have an investigative nature
• A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
• Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices
• Solid IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages
• A strong understanding of tax principles and laws
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.