Financial Controller

Distribution Group based in Havant. Hampshire, has an opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to undertake responsibility for the effective financial management of the business whilst also supporting commercial decision making.What will the Financial Controller role involve?Reporting to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will be responsible for both the day to day management of the finance function in addition to ensuring Company compliance with all regulatory and external bodies. Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of annual statutory accounts, leading the annual audit process and ensuring that all Tax and VAT returns are completed and submitted;
• Production of annual and monthly management accounts, providing detailed analysis and recommendations;
• Management of the annual budgeting process and monthly cash-flow forecasting;
• Continuous improvement of accounting and finance processes within the business process framework;
• Acting as main HR point of contact including processing all starters and leavers and ensuring the well-being of employees;
• Undertake the responsibility of Company Secretary and act in the capacity of the role.

Suitable Candidate:

• Applicants for the Financial Controller position will ideally hold a full accountancy qualification and have previous experience of working within an SME environment, ideally within the manufacturing sector;
• Previous experience of undertaking HR responsibilities is highly desirable as is working experience of Xero;
• The successful candidate must be hands-on in addition to being able to demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships across all departments within the business.

Additional benefits and information:

• On offer is the opportunity to play an integral role in the continuing development of this business and a competitive package including bonus;
• The successful candidate will be expected to be in the office 5 days a week due to the hands-on nature of the role and the extensive liaison with the wider business that will be required to undertake the position successfully.

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