Financial Controller

Working Hours: 30 hours per week over 5 daysPlace of work: Unit 8, Chiltern Court, Asheridge Road, Chesham, HP5 2PXAbout the RoleReporting directly to the Director, this individual will be in charge of the finance function in a fast-moving, fast-growing business.We are looking for someone to manage the business’s day-to-day financial processes. They will ensure that best-practice financial control is applied across the business operation. They will also be responsible for producing financial reports, managing financial meetings and ensuring the business complies with statutory requirements, along with being an active member of the management team, tasked with growing the business.Reporting LineLine Manager: Owner-DirectorFunctional reporting line: Finance Director (part-time)Direct Reports: Accounts Assistant (full-time)Also responsible for interface with out-sourced tax and stat accounts service.Working RelationshipsDirectorsProject Managers/Technical TeamCustomersBanksOut-sourced bookkeeping service (Numbers Studio)Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure ledgers are maintained properlySystems administrator for finance applicationsEnsure daily bank reconciliations are completed to the required standardKeep banking administration up to dateManage purchase & sales ledgers in accordance with best practice (through Accounts Assistant)Ensure supplier payment file prepared for approval by DirectorsEnsure reconciliation of supplier statementsProduce & act on aged debtor and creditor listingsEnsure completion of quarterly VAT returnsProduce monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet & cashflow) including comparison to budgetWork with management to compile the annual budget & upload to the finance reporting applicationEnsure payroll inputs for Payroll Bureau are timely, complete, accurate & in accordance with policy & procedureRecommend and implement improvements to financial processes and controlsPerform other finance & administrative duties as directed by DirectorsCriteriaQualificationsAcademic qualification to A-level or equivalent with GCSE Maths and English at grade C or aboveMinimum AAT level 4 – preference for qualification from one of the chartered institutesExperience2 years in accounts transactional processing2 years in management or financial accounting role in business with turnover in excess of £3M paPreparation of financial statements for the entire legal entityPrevious employment in the events industry advantageous or other fast-paced serviceKnowledge & SkillsHighly IT literateExpert knowledge of small to mid-market applications for accounting and ancillary processesAdvanced user of ExcelExcellent organisational skills & ability to hit deadlinesGood numerical skillsExcellent attention to detailGood communication skills in particular to non-finance peopleBehavioursAnticipates needs & works proactivelyTakes responsibility & sees things throughSolutions-focused with a “can do” attitudeTeam PlayerResilientThe job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive, but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr