Hands-On Finance Controller | P&L & Ledger

Pertemps Bond; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking a Finance Controller to join its Dudley-based finance team. The role is hands-on and covers day-to-day financial operations, including P&L, balance sheet, banking, BACS payments, and reconciliations.

The successful candidate will report to the Finance Director and help manage the Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, experience with month-end procedures, and the ability to work in a busy office

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of financial accounting and bookkeeping.
• Experience producing P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Experience with BACS payments and banking.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• 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 and handle rejections.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Oversee Purchase Ledger duties and provide cover when required.
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices and statements.
• Deal with supplier queries and payment issues.
• Support Credit Control activities and monitor overdue payments.
• Provide cover across the finance team as required.

Skills

Excel

Financial accounting

Bank reconciliations

Time management

Independent worker

Job description

Pertemps Bond is seeking a Finance Controller to join its Dudley-based finance team. The role is hands-on and covers day-to-day financial operations, including P&L, balance sheet, banking, BACS payments, and reconciliations.

The successful candidate will report to the Finance Director and help manage the Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, experience with month-end procedures, and the ability to work in a busy office