Financial Controller

Isca Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a commercially astute, accountant to join a growing business as the Financial Controller at their office near Exeter, Devon.

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this is a hands-on Financial Controller position where you will be providing financial insight and control for two business units. You will enjoy working in an entrepreneurial, varied business where no two days are the same!

Financial Controller - Duties:

• Responsible for the day-to-day finance function and small accounts team including staff training and development.
• Overseeing purchase & sales ledgers, credit control etc.
• Producing timely monthly management accounts.
• Financial analysis and reporting for management and stakeholders.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Fixed assets, accruals and prepayments.
• Supplier payment run authorisation.
• Payroll reconciliations.
• Main point of contact with external auditors and coordinating the annual audit process.
• Maintaining and developing effective financial controls.
• Supporting / leading on projects e.g systems improvements, process streamlining and business expansion activities.

Financial Controller - The Rewards:

Salary: £58,000 - £70,000pa + Benefits Hours: Monday - Friday, full timeLocation: In office

Financial Controller - The Person:

• This role will suit a proactive, commercially astute accountant seeking a varied role with a fast-paced business, we are keen to hear from individuals with proven financial controllership experience or those with strong management accounting experience ready to step up into their first Financial Controller role.
• Recent experience of management accounting, cashflow forecasting and financial analysis.
• Ideally you will be a qualified accountant, (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), although applications from individuals who are 'qualified by experience’ with the relevant finance experience are also welcome.
• You will enjoy using your commercial skills - able to see the bigger picture and plan ahead whilst also being hands on to ensure the timely delivery of monthly reports.
• A natural problem-solver with excellent analytical skills you’ll be able to prioritise and meet deadlines in a complex fast-moving business.
• You’ll be a first-rate communicator able to inspire, persuade and influence, with the ability to lead and positively manage and empower others to achieve.
• A keen interest in Continuous Professional Development for yourself and your team.
• Strong IT skills with experience of Excel is highly desirable.
• You will be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative manner with colleagues at all levels in the business.

This is an urgent requirement with interviews to take place asap, so please don’t delay in submitting your CV, we will be in touch promptly to discuss the role and employer. For an informal discussion or further information please contact Jo at Isca Recruitment.

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Isca Recruitment Ltd provides services as an agency and an employment business. Isca Recruitment is an Exeter based boutique recruitment consultancy making the perfect match between client and candidate. Specialists in office support, accountancy and finance across the South West.