Financial Accountant

Our client is a dynamic, highly commercial, rapidly expanding, market leadingsupplier of innovative technology products into the defence and security industries. Already well-established, they are looking to double in size over the next couple of years, both in the UK and their offices in Europe and the Middle East.

They now seek a personable and capable Finance Controller to handle all of the groups finance functions, including accounting, financial reporting, financial forecasting and budgeting. This is a managerial and hands-on role reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.

Key responsibilities of theFinance Controller:

• Monthly management accounts and other reporting, as required.
• Forecasting, budgeting, financial planning, cash flow and cash management.
• Performing / oversight of all regulatory functions, including monthly VAT return and monthly EC sales list, and similar.
• Organising and managing financial audits to comply with current legislation both in UK and overseas
• Management of daily accounts routines, journals, bank transactions, prepayments, accruals, maintenance of fixed asset register, timely and controlled supplier payments, reconciliations.
• Responsible for stock control ensuring strong controls are in place
• Controlling costs and working with both budget holders look to drive efficiency and cost savings
• Line management of accounts payable staff.
• Support senior managers providing guidance and reporting
• Oversee and take responsibility for credit control.
• All Payroll and pensions administration, UK and Overseas
• Liaison with the Companys external accountants, to plan and complete year-ends, tax planning, calculations and returns.
• Liaison with the Companys bankers in UK and Overseas
• Liaison with and reporting to parent company where applicable
• Support staff on Sage50 access and training
• Involvement in systems / IT development & improvement.
• Any other reasonable duties required to support the company in meeting its objectives

This is a business with momentum. They support and develop their staff and have created a great atmosphere in which the right person will develop their responsibility.

If you are interested in this role, please apply online or contact Camilla Clark at Rockfield Specialist Recruitment for a confidential chat.