Financial Controller

6 days ago


Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom Brakes Full time
Job Description

Brakes, a leading foodservice distributor, is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join their finance team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, providing insightful analysis, and driving business growth.

About the Role:

  • Ensure the effective operation of financial controls and processes, including financial reporting and reconciliations.
  • Support the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial results.
  • Own and review the month-end intercompany accounting process.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of the chart of accounts, including the setup of new GL accounts and month-end timetable and ledger controls.
  • Support the external and internal audit processes, ensuring timely delivery of work.
  • Support compliance with UK and US regulations and reporting, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
  • Support the implementation of business simplification and continuous improvement of the financial control environment.
  • Support the wider finance team with cross-functional projects to deliver systems and process improvements.

About You:

You will be a part-qualified accountant, preferably CIMA, ACA, or ACCA, with experience in a finance role and a desire to take the next step in your career. You will have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and motivate others to meet their objectives. You will be an analytical thinker, applying logical and methodical approaches to problem-solving. This role will suit someone who is able to think outside the box, confident to push back and challenge the status quo where required. A high level of competency in Financial and Management Accounting is essential, with management experience desirable.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary
  • Pension scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays
  • Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
  • Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping, and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo
  • Recognition awards and Incentives
  • Real career opportunities - being part of Brakes, a leading foodservice distributor, opens a world of possibility

About Brakes:

At Brakes, we value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated, and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes, and we recognize that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong.



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