Financial Controller

Financial Controller

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
• Salary: £55,000-£65,000 per annum plus potential bonus additions

We are seeking a dynamic, part-qualified Company Accountant to join a well-established and fast-growing company that has great aspirations to grow over the coming years. This role is ideal for a self-starter with a strong background in accounting, who is ready to take the Finance department to the next level and prepare it for the future.

Day to Day of the role:

• Oversee the Purchasing element of the business, working collaboratively with other staff.
• Handle accounts payable duties, including invoice processing, statement checks, supplier query resolution, payment organisation, and maintaining an accurate Aged Creditor report.
• Manage accounts receivable tasks, such as raising AFPs, customer invoices, debt chasing, debt query resolution, and maintaining an accurate Aged Debtor report.
• Conduct weekly bank reconciliations and maintain up-to-date records.
• Maintain accurate Balance Sheet schedules for Fixed Assets, Prepayments, and Accruals.
• Perform full monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the monthly Balance Sheet and Management Accounts.
• Prepare and present monthly Management Accounts to Directors and Shareholders.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts.
• Handle the preparation and submission of monthly CIS returns, Payroll journals, and payments for monthly PAYE and CIS returns to HMRC.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and annual P11D returns.
• Support external accountants in preparing and finalising Year End Accounts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in AP, AR, Credit Control, Management Accounts, and VAT returns.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting legislation.
• Ideally Construction industry experience but will consider outside
• CIMA/ACCA qualified or studying towards full qualification

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing, reputable construction company.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to come in as number 1 and grow out the Finance function as a whole

This is the perfect position for someone who really wants to be the number 1 in Finance and grow out a team as well as being part of a really exciting journey in a professional yet progressive organisation

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