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The successful Financial Controller working closely with our Accounts Assistant and other departments to ensure the accuracy of our financial results, compliance with statutory requirements, and providing key financial insights to the management team.
- Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee all financial operations, including month-end processes, reconciliation, and the production of management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, aged debtors, sales territory, etc.). Manage external relationships with banks, auditors, HMRC, and other stakeholders. Handle treasury, hedging, FX, and risk management.
- Accounts & Compliance: Manage accounting for international trade, including bank guarantees and letters of credit. Oversee R&D tax credit claims and maintain the Fixed Asset register. Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end reconciliations before submission to external auditors.
- Credit Control: Monitor and manage credit control activities, maintaining detailed records of debt chasing for month-end reporting.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage cash flow, budgeting, and expenditure forecasts. Produce monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and forecast vs. actual results.
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement: Regularly update and create new accounting procedures. Continuously improve management reports and financial controls.
To be successful in this role of Financial Controller we would love to speak to anyone who has experience of:
- Minimum ACCA - FCCA or higher/equivalent qualification a must.
- 5-7 years of financial management experience, with expertise in month-end processes, financial reporting, and international trade.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SAGE 50) and MS Office, especially Excel.
- Experience in the European market is a plus.
ACS are recruiting for a Financial Controller. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Financial Controller, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Financial Controller. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Financial Controller with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Financial Controller role you desire.
