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Financial Controller / Accountant opportunity in Coventry. Great visibility as number two to the Finance Director. Early Friday finish! Accountancy Practice candidates also considered.
Our client is an innovation-focused global manufacturer that is currently driving a variety of change and transformation projects. With an impressive and ever-increasing order book, this is an exciting time to join the business.
Reporting directly to and in support of the Finance Director, as Financial Controller / Accountant, you will support the wider business in delivering excellence in financial control. This all-encompassing role will focus on all areas of financial accounting with a particular emphasis on general ledger accounting, master data management, fixed assets, treasury control and tax matters.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and participate in monthly and annual close
- General Ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and inter-company recharges
- Handle all treasury functions including cash management, liquidity forecasting, daily bank reconciliations, administration & banking relationships
- Responsible for all areas of tax compliance with accurate on-time submissions for VAT and Corporation Tax
- Own the fixed asset register
- Responsibility for the company master data together with tracking and reporting on key metrics
- Reporting and supporting Group Finance at the European HQ including inter-company recharges & reconciliations.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a finance function, perhaps as a Financial Controller / Accountant, Finance Manager or similar, with a focus on general ledger financial accounting, month end, tax & treasury
- Own the role, able to support and be a reliable Number 2 to the Finance Director - be their 'right-hand' person
- Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups etc)
- Any ERP systems experience beneficial (Oracle, SAP etc)
- Supportive team player, efficient with strong attention to detail
- Confident communication skills at all business levels, both internally and externally
- Organised and proactive, able to meet deadlines.
What's on offer:
- Great exposure reporting to the Finance Director
- Friday early finish (2pm)
- Study support (if required)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Employee Rewards Programme
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity for professional development and progression, if desired.
Interested?
Register your interest by applying today or call Ashley to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.
Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/241179 - Financial Controller / Accountant
