Hands-On Finance Controller — Manufacturing (Dudley)

Pertemps Dudley Industrial; Dudley; On-site; GBP 51,040,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Dudley Industrial is seeking an experienced Finance Controller for its Dudley-based manufacturing operation. This hands-on role reports to the Finance Director and supports day-to-day financial and commercial running of the business.

The successful candidate will manage financial reporting, P&L and balance sheets, banking, BACS payments and reconciliations, and oversee the Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions. Office-based, with Monday to Friday pattern.

Qualifications

• Experienced Finance Controller or similar role.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and bookkeeping.
• Experience producing P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Experience with BACS payments and banking.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Financial Control & Reporting.
• Prepare accurate Profit & Loss (P&L) accounts.
• Prepare and maintain Balance Sheets.
• Produce regular financial and management reports.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end procedures.
• Identify and investigate financial discrepancies.
• Provide financial information and analysis to the Finance Director.
• Support the Finance Director with financial planning and reporting.
• Manage day-to-day banking activities.
• Prepare and process BACS payments and transfers.
• Monitor BACS transactions, including rejected and returned payments.
• Monthly, Weekly, and Daily financial reports.
• Investigate and resolve payment rejections and discrepancies.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Help oversee the Purchase Ledger function.
• Provide cover for Purchase Ledger duties when required.
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices and statements.
• Deal with supplier queries and payment issues.
• Help oversee Credit Control activities.
• Monitor outstanding customer accounts and overdue payments.
• Follow up outstanding debts and assist with resolving account queries.
• Provide cover across the finance team as required.
• Support the day-to-day financial running of the business.
• Work closely with the Finance Director and wider management team.
• Ensure financial procedures and controls are followed.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial projects and reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and commercial information.
• Provide flexible support across the finance function during busy periods.

Skills

P&L reporting

Balance sheet

Banking & BACS

Purchase ledger

Credit control

Excel

Accounting software

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Pertemps Dudley Industrial is seeking an experienced Finance Controller for its Dudley-based manufacturing operation. This hands-on role reports to the Finance Director and supports day-to-day financial and commercial running of the business.

The successful candidate will manage financial reporting, P&L and balance sheets, banking, BACS payments and reconciliations, and oversee the Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions. Office-based, with Monday to Friday pattern.