Financial Controller

We are currently looking for a 12-month maternity cover Financial Controller to oversee the US and UK accounts for a Global Financial Controller. This is an exciting role reporting into the Global Finance Director. There will be line management responsibility of 4 direct reports and a team of 7 in total. The role sits with the Finance team based in our London office and is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with experience in professional services.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership and management of the day-to-day operations of the finance team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax compliance, the month-end process, and management accounting.
• Accountable for the accounts at month-end to ensure correct financial policies have been undertaken under IFRS, including taking accruals and prepayments as applicable.
• Reviewing the monthly accounts with the FD and FP&A manager and supporting the production of the management accounts and monthly commentary provided to the management team.
• Leading the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors.
• Preparing accurate cash flow forecasts.
• Developing and maintaining robust financial systems and processes, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Handling financial administration and required reports, both internally and to external agencies as required.
• Constant process review and improvement.
• Overseeing:
  • Billing and revenue recognition processes.
  • The US Amex cards (40+) and ensuring they are completed on a timely and accurate basis.
  • Supporting the processing of supplier invoices where needed and managing the process to ensure accurate and timely input.
  • Reviewing and allocating project expenses to client accounts.
  • Reviewing payable reports and raising payments.
  • Ensuring compliance with company payment terms policy.
  • Daily bank reconciliation and cash flow reports are routinely updated.
  • Complete understanding of the full accounts receivable process and ability to support/cover the US billing manager where needed.
  • Complete understanding of supplier Statement of Account reconciliations

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience within an agency 
• Experience of working across the finance Function. Ideally small/mid size company experience
• Attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast past environment
• Excellent team working ability (working closely with the finance team and business)