Financial Controller

4 weeks ago


StanfordLeHope Essex, United Kingdom Quest Recruitment Ltd Full time

About the job Financial Controller

Exciting opportunity to join this growing business based in Stanford-le-Hope. We are looking for a results-driven and confident financial controller to manage and improve our client organization's financial performance and manage their accounting operations.

Duties and responsibilities
  • Manage team to ensure accounting records are maintained on a timely accurate basis for the company and associated companies
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts on a timely basis for all companies
  • Provide accurate and concise information to directors/managers
  • Maintain cashflow summary for the business
  • Produce annual budgets for the company and annual variances
  • Aid directors with ad hoc financial reporting including assisting director with strategic planning
  • Provide key contributions to the company financial strategy and decision-making processes
  • Oversee the administration of payroll and auto enrolment reporting requirements
  • Oversee the preparation of VAT return preparation and submission
  • Liaise with accountants with statutory reporting and audit requirements
  • Manage and develop staff within the finance function
  • Supervise the maintenance of all financial systems, whilst identifying aspects that can be improved and implementing any necessary changes to support business development
  • Develop and supervise the implementation of internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
  • Oversee the management of accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers
  • Lead the end-to-end audit process of current systems, while acting as a point of contact for external auditors
  • Take overall responsibility for the management of financial details to ensure that legal requirements are met
Experience and skills required
  • Minimum 5 years experience in similar role in a commercial environment
  • Experience within the Haulage industry beneficial, but not essential
  • ACA/ACCA qualified.
  • Good communication skills; fluent spoken and written English
  • Advanced knowledge using SAGE
  • Experience of reviewing and implementing changes to systems and processes with the finance function
  • Someone who has a can do attitude
  • Good knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Word
  • Demonstrate positivity, approachability and have an investigative nature
  • A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
  • Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices
  • Solid IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages
  • A strong understanding of tax principles and laws
  • Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports
  • In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting
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