Financial Controller - hybrid working

Kenneth Brian Associates are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a growing commercial SME client in their search for a Financial Controller in this newly created role. You will work closely with the Finance Director to manage the team and will look to make changes to current policies and procedures.

Duties:

• Ensure that monthly management reports are accurate and produced in accordance with agreed timelines
• Assist with preparation of monthly reports
• Identify and minimise financial risks through financial controls, procedures and policies
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are accurately reconciled to supporting documentation monthly
• Ensure cash flows are managed and forecast
• Monitor compliance with bank covenants
• Oversee management and continuous development of the accounting systems, leveraging automation and integrations with other internal management systems to optimise workflows and ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Management and develop pivot tables and similar automated reporting tools to streamline processes
• Explore opportunities to adopt digital solutions to simplify processes and adopt analytics’ tools to provide deeper insights
• Prepare the year end accounts and supporting schedules for submission to the Company’s auditors
• Liaise with external auditors to complete the annual audit process and finalise the annual audited accounts
• Complete tax computations and submissions to HMRC in conjunction with the Company’s external advisers
• Ensure quarterly VAT returns are prepared and submitted
• Supervise and line management of the core central finance team

About You:

• ACCA/ACA qualified
• Dynamic and forward-thinking personality with strong leadership skills and positive mindset
• Good IT skills, confidence in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and experience of adopting new ideas and technologies
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational and workload management skills, and an aptitude for reprioritising in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead and work as part of a small team to support a rapidly growing organisation