Financial Controller

StoneX Group; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precious metals seeks a Finance Support professional to assist in day-to-day accounting functions. The role includes stock accounting, preparing monthly reports, liaising with senior managers, and handling VAT submissions. Ideal candidates should have a finance qualification and experience in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in refinery, foundry, or manufacturing context preferred.
• Qualified accountant with CIMA, ACA, or ACCA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journals leading to GBP Trial Balance production.
• Conduct full monthly balance sheet reconciliations and prepare VAT returns.
• Liaise with senior managers and auditors on relevant financial matters.

Skills

Stock accounting

Management reporting

Financial analysis

KPI Management

Education

CIMA, ACA, ACCA Qualified Accountant

Tools

Dynamics NAV

Job description

Overview

The purpose of the role will be to support and assist the Head of Finance with the day to day accounts function including all accounting matters required to produce accounts to trail balance for the Stone X Metals entity.

Responsibilities

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Refinery / Manufacturing stock accounting, reporting and analysis
• Month end accounting - all aspects from preparing and posting journals through to GBP Trial Balance production, USD revaluations and then submission to Head Office
• Full monthly balance sheet reconciliation
• Liaising closely with all senior Operational and Production Managers
• Intake and settlements with customers in both precious metals or currency, including prior agreement of precious metal assays with customers
• Trading of precious metals via 3rd parties
• Hedging metal price movement risk
• Management reporting and KPI's
• Support on the annual budget.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Preparation of Cashflows
• Payroll processing via Head Office
• Liaising with Auditors

Qualifications

• Previous refinery / foundry / manufacturing experience would be advantageous
• Experience of using Dynamics NAV software is desirable
• CIMA, ACA, ACCA Qualified Accountant or equivalent