Job Title: Financial ControllerSalary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a well-established, family-run business based in the Thirsk area. This is a key role in leading the company’s financial operations and strategic planning, working closely with the Managing Director. The Role:As Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day financial management of the business, ensuring efficient processes, accurate reporting, and compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Reporting and Analysis:
- Production of monthly management accounts and supporting information.
- Preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasting.
- Creation of year-end accounts and liaison with external accountants.
- Preparation and presentation of reports for bi-monthly Board and monthly Senior Management meetings.
Cash Flow & Reconciliation:
- Rolling cash flow forecasting.
- Supplier payments, debt collection, and bank reconciliations.
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Operational Improvements:
- Weekly stock reconciliation to reduce waste and improve margin.
- Analysis of labour efficiency, customer performance, and product profitability.
Payroll and Compliance:
- Processing monthly payrolls, including bonuses and pension contributions.
- Preparation of VAT and PAYE returns.
- Oversight of company pension schemes and R&D tax credit submissions.
Team Leadership:
- Managing a small team of transactional accounts assistants (Accounts Payable and Sales Ledger).
- Supporting team development and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Overseeing IT and telecommunications services.
- Collaborating with external currency brokers to manage foreign currency strategy.

About You:To be successful in this role, you will:

Qualifications:
- Be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or QBE (qualified by experience).
Experience:
- Ideally have experience in an SME or owner-managed business.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and experience managing a small team.
Skills:
- Be highly proficient in Sage accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Being a team player, a strong communicator, and an analytical thinker are essential qualities for this role. What You’ll Receive:

Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum.
On-site parking.
Company pension scheme.
Sick pay benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a pivotal role in a thriving SME environment. If you are ready for a new challenge and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Our Guarantee Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match. Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

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