Assistant Financial Controller

Your new companyAre you a PQ/Finalist/Newly Qualified Accountant and looking for a new opportunity in the Milton Keynes area, Hays are working with a local established 60 million T/O manufacturing business, who have a great opportunity in their Finance team for an Assistant Financial Controller / Financial Controller.

Your new roleThis is a great opportunity for someone looking for fast progression in a supportive environment where their contributions make a real impact. This role will support the CFO with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The role will also be responsible for ensuring risk is well managed and working effectively with the wider business. Key duties will include:

• Reporting: Monthly/yearly management accounts reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, P&L and stock reconciliation.
• Accounts: Analysis of trial balance sheet, fixed costs variance analysis, undertake annual budget and forecast analysis, control fixed asset register and to improve cash flow for the company.
• Statutory: To liaise with VAT, Customs & Excise authorities and maintain all relevant documentation where applicable, to ensure Statutory accounts are checked and signed off by directors. Preparing month end communication and being a support to the CFO on various ad-hoc projects

What you'll need to succeedThis is a great opportunity for a PQ/Finalist or Newly Qualified Accountant looking for quick progression, proven experience in a Management Accounts / Financial Accounts or someone looking for a first role out of practice, with strong systems skills including a good level of Excel. What you'll get in returnCompetitive Salary on offer with bonus and benefits, office based role, central location in Milton Keynes, Parking on site. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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