Financial Controller

Role: Financial Controller

Sector: Design

Location: SW London

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Permanent: Hybrid (3 days in the office and 2 WFH)

Reporting to: Managing Director

Ref: VisionFR 3134

VisionFR is looking for a full-time Financial Controller to join a young and dynamic Interior Design Agency in SW London with exciting plans for the future. You will be responsible for two businesses.

This is a fab opportunity for the Financial Controller to shape and improve the financial processes.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller

• Analyse financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and propose actionable recommendations.
• Oversee bookkeeping to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile monthly sales by revenue channel, including deferred income.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Complete month-end close for both businesses, including accruals, prepayments, and month end journals, within strict deadlines.
• Supervise the bookkeeper and provide training on financial procedures.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, providing regular updates and forecasts to the managing directors.
• Prepare quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Calculate and update monthly sales commissions, maintaining calculation templates for team members.
• Process supplier payments and manage intercompany reconciliations.
• Ensure invoices received from sub-contractors have the correct CIS applied and maintain a strong understanding of CIS requirements.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and review quarterly VAT returns.
• Assist with group reporting and statutory accounts preparation.
• Oversee Xero, including user access management, and address queries related to the system.
• Implement and optimise financial software/programmes to enhance reporting speed and accuracy.
• Provide financial insights and advice to support growth and decision-making.
• Respond to ad hoc supplier and client queries.
• Implement financial systems / software to improve process

Key Skills and Experience of the Financial Controller

• Proven experience in implementing financial systems/software to improve processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Expert knowledge of Xero and proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets.
• Experience in managing and forecasting cash flow to ensure financial stability.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Qualified or part qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA),
• A proven track record in financial management.
• You should be comfortable in a managerial role and have full responsibility for month-end management reporting.
• The successful candidate will be a confident and experienced finance professional

VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and recruitment and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.