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Financial Controller

Reed
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO31 9BN

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • We are looking for a full-time Financial Controller/Finance Manager to oversee daily financial operations in Warsash, offering a salary of £35,000.
  • The candidate should have proven experience in a similar role, demonstrating strong financial management and accounting skills.
  • Key responsibilities include managing ledgers, maintaining cash flow, conducting bank reconciliations, and handling payroll and VAT returns.
  • This in-office position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and strict deadlines while working five days a week.
  • Candidates should be proficient in financial software such as Kashflow and Opera 3, with excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Warsash
  • Salary: £35,000

We are seeking a stand alone Financial Controller/Finance Manager to manage daily financial operations, including nominal ledger, sales ledger, and purchase ledger postings. This role is crucial for maintaining short-term cash flow, reconciling company credit cards, and handling bank reconciliations across multiple currencies. The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing payroll, VAT returns, and year-end administrative tasks, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial reporting.

PLEASE NOTE This is an in office role, requiring you to work from the Warsash office 5 days a week.

Free On-Site parking

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Manage daily nominal ledger, sales ledger, and purchase ledger postings.
  • Maintain short-term cash flow and perform company credit card reconciliations.
  • Conduct bank reconciliations for all accounts including GBP, USD, Euro, Credit Cards, and PayPal.
  • Handle clean import loans and Letters of Credit.
  • Manage sales ledger including allocation of receipts across multiple currencies and credit control.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations for HSBC invoice finance.
  • Input purchase invoices and conduct statement reconciliations.
  • Coordinate weekly supplier payment runs with the Operations Director across various currencies.
  • Prepare and set up weekly and monthly payroll using Kashflow.
  • Submit DEO, Pensions, and PAYE payments and post relevant journals into Opera 3.
  • Run month-end on the first working day of the month and post monthly journals.
  • Manage accruals, control account reconciliations, and VAT returns including PVA reconciliations.
  • Assist in maintaining accounts for specific projects and participate in ISO internal audits and quarterly management meetings.
  • Contribute to health and safety monthly meetings and assist external accountants with year-end accounts.
  • Support external consultants with annual R&D claims and provide ad-hoc support and reporting for directors.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar role.
  • Strong understanding of financial management and accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in payroll management and financial software, specifically Kashflow and Opera 3.
  • Experience with bank and account reconciliations across multiple currencies.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines.
  • Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
Benefits:
  • Excellent team environment and company perks.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Involvement in a wide range of financial operations offering broad exposure and skill enhancement.

To apply for this Financial Controller position, please submit your CV to the role or call through and speak with one of the Finance Team .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.