Cashbook Controller

**Hours**: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

**Location**: Warminster Office/Hybrid working.

**Reports to**: Head of Finance

**Role Summary/What are we looking for?**

As a Cashbook Controller, you will report to and support the Head of Finance with the extensive duties undertaken by the finance team, while setting targets and supporting other departments to create and maintain their budgets. You will also be liaising with and working alongside, a diverse team of skilled professionals in departments across the business, supporting them in their financial planning.

This role is hugely important to report accurate & timely financial figures & contribute to overall business goals.

**Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to)**
- VAT Returns - Reconcile & submit quarterly UK VAT returns & monthly German VAT returns.
- Expenses - Payment, coding & posting of employee expenses.
- Supplier Payments GBP - Liaising with accounts team members to make timely payments to suppliers.
- Supplier Payments US$ - Manage the payment of foreign currency invoices, with guidance from the Head of finance.
- Credit Card management - Coding, posting & reconciliation of credit card transactions & statements.
- Cashflow management - Assisting with multi-currency cashflow planning & monitoring (Daily, weekly & monthly).
- Bank account management - Coding & posting of multi-currency transactions & monthly reconciliation of various bank accounts.
- To provide information to the Head of Finance and other departments as required
- Systems enhancements/developments (Internal systems & Excel reporting)
- Any other reasonable duties as required.
- Always maintain company confidentiality

**What do we need from you?**
- Multi-Currency - You will need to have solid experience in dealing with various currencies.
- Reconciliations - To be confident in reconciling multiple accounts promptly.
- Organised - The ability to effectively manage time & prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met.
- Accuracy - To strive for perfection is essential for the production & reporting of financial statements.
- Attention to detail and the ability to focus on accuracy whilst working on several tasks.
- Ability to positively contribute to a team environment, supporting others as well as working independently even under pressure.
- Communication - A strong communicator with all relevant stakeholders both internal and External
- Pro-active attitude and ability to work on own initiative.
- Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to work to key deadlines.
- A thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
- Experience gained in a similar role.
- Specific Xero Experience an Advantage
- AAT or an accountancy qualification required.

**The Bonus Bits - A few extra things we do to make Furniturebox a great place to work**:

- Perkbox membership for discounts and savings on lots of your everyday essentials, wellness, and other special treats
- Staff discount across our product range
- Employee of the month: we want to celebrate our successes across the whole company.
- Discounted private healthcare with Vitality.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through Bupa
- Team events: we plan events and regular get-togethers for our teams to have fun and socialise - if that is something you would like to take part in
- Option for hybrid working to suit you.
- Holiday increments that increase after 2 years
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

**More Bonus Bits/Info - Just in case you needed any more.**

**The immediate Team you will work with**
- Head of Finance
- Purchase ledger controller
- Sales ledger controller
- Wayfair accounts controller

**What we will do to make sure you’re successful in the role**:
The Furniturebox team has been rapidly growing over the last couple of years thanks to dedicated teams in Bristol,Chippenham & Warminster who are always coming up with new ideas and being given the freedom to implement them. We’ve created a culture of sharing ideas and being open to trying new things and will encourage you to do the same.

We love working with people who are enthusiastic and passionate about their work and we know that this role can deliver that for the right person. You will get lots of support from your manager, Directors and the wider team.

**Message from the Head of Finance, Lisa**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person