Financial Controller

2 months ago

Widnes, Halton, United Kingdom Suttons Group Full time
Job Opportunity: Financial Controller at Suttons International

Location:
Widnes (Hybrid)

Salary:
£55-£65k

The Role

This role is responsible for the financial accounting, treasury and taxation functions within the Suttons International group.

The post holder is responsible for executing internal controls over the companys financial accounting and procedures. This includes the production of consolidated financial reports and tax returns for Suttons International Limited and its overseas subsidiary companies.

Maintaining an adequate system of records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the companys reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibility for the Groups cashflow management and managing day to day relationships with the Bank and Audit partner.

This role reports to the Head of Financial Controlling and will work alongside the Head of FP&A and the Group Transactional Finance Manager who is responsible for the Accounts payable and Accounts receivable departments.

Key Accountabilities

Financial Accounting

Line management of the financial accounting team

Lead on the preparation of the annual statutory accounts

Lead on the preparation of the consolidated group accounts

Responsible for the production of the financial statements for the overseas subsidiaries and branches

Provide advice on FRS102 to the wider team

Lead on the interim and year end audits for the holding company and its subsidiaries, managing the relationship with external auditors across all companies

Treasury management

Manage operational cash flows and deliver daily cashflow reports to the directors

Cashflow forecasting

Foreign exchange

Currency hedging

Administer revolving finance facility

Manage day to day banking relationship and oversee all banking administration

Responsible for the funding of accounts and processing of payments

Monthend reporting

Oversee the processing of monthend journals in line with the group timetable

Oversee and review the production of the monthly reconciliation pack for all entities

Manage the monthend close process and the year end rollover in the financial system

Responsible for the accounting of the companys operating and finance leases

Oversee the reconciliation, review and reporting of the group fixed asset registers

Payroll

Responsible for the accounting and reconciliation of payroll, using reports provided by the external payroll bureau

Responsible for the preparation of the payroll budget and forecasts

Taxation

Line managing a qualified tax accountant and sourcing external advice where appropriate

Overseeing Indirect tax compliance including VAT returns and other indirect taxes

Supporting on and reviewing the in-house tax computations and externally prepared annual tax returns

Providing support and direction on taxation projects

Continual review of processes and identification of opportunities and improvements to enhance the in-house tax provision

Systems

Continual review of processes and identification of automation and or improvement opportunities

Support on system implementation projects or updates as required

Responsible for ensuring the finance and tax teams have an accurate suite of reports

Responsible for the chart of accounts in the financial system

Other

Responsible for the production of National Statistics returns

Responsible for company secretarial and compliance activities in overseas branches and subsidiaries using the support of external advisors

Preparation of board papers and policy documents as appropriate

Responsible for the group financial procedures manual and delegated limits

Skills & Experience

Experience of managing audits and year end processes

Experience of preparing accounts to UKGAAP

Consolidation experience desirable

Significant experience in monthend reporting

Knowledge of tax, both direct and indirect

Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of payroll accounting

Experience of working with board level colleagues

Experience of working in audit is desirable
Qualified accountant or a finalist with significant experience relevant to the roleAt least 3-5 years in a senior finance role Experience of working in a company with global activities across multiple tax jurisdictions
Strong I.T. skills, in particular knowledge of the operation and administration of accounting systems, spread sheets and other general office packages

Knowledge of Sage X3 desirable

Benefits
Flexible hybrid workingCompetitive salaryHoliday allowance of 25 days plus Bank HolidaysBuy/sell holidays optionPension schemeBonus potentialFree onsite parkingEnhanced Maternity and Paternity leaveEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Health SupportBirthday offLong-service rewardsRefer a Friend schemeVarious company discounts and perks

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