Interim Group Financial Controller

ACCA Careers; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering new venture in Wolverhampton, establishing its finance function with a talented board. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the financial landscape while overseeing key processes like statutory reporting, tax compliance, and payroll management. You'll lead diverse teams, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions of management accounts, and engage with stakeholders effectively. This innovative environment is perfect for a qualified accountant looking to make a significant impact. With a competitive day rate and the chance to collaborate with exceptional professionals, this position promises both challenge and reward.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills to motivate and drive performance.
• Excellent communication abilities to convey financial information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statutory reporting and manage the audit process with external auditors.
• Lead accounting, transaction, and payroll teams to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overseeing statutory reporting, management accounts, tax, payroll, and transactions. Responsible for maintaining financial processes, controls, and safeguarding the company's assets.

Client Details

A new venture, setting up its finance function in Wolverhampton. Led by a highly talented and innovative board, this is an exciting time to partner with this company; setting the foundations for its future success.

Description

• Liaise with external auditors, managing the audit process to ensure completion within the required deadlines.
• Lead and manage the accounting, transaction, and payroll teams.
• Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, corporation tax, and PAYE returns.
• Take overall responsibility for the accuracy, consistency, and timely submission of month-end management accounts.
• Own and review balance sheet reconciliations, identifying risks and opportunities and making recommendations.
• Prepare statutory accounts and assist in reporting to lenders/shareholders.
• Manage end-to-end transaction processes, including debtors, creditors, and banking.

Profile

• Strong leadership and people management skills to motivate, coach, and drive performance across various levels in the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to convey financial information effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple requests simultaneously.
• Qualified Accountant.

Job Offer

Good day rate, interesting contract working with exceptionally talented people.