PART TIME Financial Controller

KCR; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned SME in the North East of England is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage the finance function part-time. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports, as well as leading the finance team. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong systems experience and excellent communication skills. This role is office-based, requiring approximately three days of work per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong systems experience.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership and delivery of the finance function.
• Responsible for preparation and analysis of monthly board pack.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with compliance reporting including payroll taxes.
• Lead the finance team and serve as point of contact.

Skills

Strong systems experience

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on approach

Financial analysis

Risk management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

KCR Solutions are delighted to be working with this family owned SME based in Durham in their search for an experienced Financial Controller. You will report to the General Manager and take full responsibility for the finance function.

Our client is looking for a Qualified Accountant to work part time within the business. Approx 3 days per week. The role is to be office based.

THE ROLE

• Full ownership and delivery of the finance function
• Responsible for preparation and analysis of monthly board pack presenting these reports and discuss finding with the GM.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Variance analysis
• Preparation and reconciliation of VAT Returns
• Assisting with other compliance reporting including payroll taxes and CIS.
• Financial modelling
• Statutory accounts production and year end reporting
• Identify financial risks and assist with/develop risk management plans
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Cashflow forecasting and annual budgeting
• Reconcile accounting reports to nominal ledger, identify and highlight poor profit making / loss-making areas.
• Lead the monthly stock count process including coordination, count process, reconciliations, valuations and obsolescence provisions.
• Preparation of audit packs and liaising with external Accountants
• Approval of journals and financial statements
• Profit and loss accounts
• Corporation Tax computations
• Undertaking payroll responsibilities
• Integration of systems and process improvements
• Lead and develop the finance team, being the first point of contact for any issues

THE PERSON

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Strong systems experience
• Excellent communicator
• Personable and professional
• Offer a 'hands on’ approach