Finance Controller

Locations:

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary:

£65000 - £70000 per annum

Description

Finance Controller

Northampton, NN3

£65-70,000

Do you have experience of managing and leading a small accounts department?

Would you like to be involved in improving systems & implementing change?

Are you a qualified Accountant or do you have an equivalent qualification/experience?

If so, this could be an exciting challenge for you!

You will develop and control the company's annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met. You will provide financial support/advice and guidance including forecast to the leadership team to enable the business to achieve objectives including growth plans. This is an exciting opportunity that is offering an attractive salary, bonus and as the business grows potential for development to a Financial Director position.

Duties and responsibilities for the Finance Controller:

• Oversee the preparation of the company's financial accounts to ensure that these are presented to the board monthly
• Collaborating with the management team in establishing more effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of the company's ledger.
• Meaningful and accurate data reporting to management weekly
• Overseeing all tax and regulatory and compliance issues.
• Providing external auditors with the necessary documentation and support.
• Managing and overseeing the Sales and Purchase Ledger
• Prepare and submit Quarterly VAT Returns (Including Postponed VAT Imports)
• Process Foreign VAT, Import Documentation
• Prepare 12 Week Cash Forecast and Present Weekly
• Update Daily Reports of Cash Collection and Supplier Payments
• Update Board monthly of Forecast against budget.

Skills and experience required for the Finance Controller:

• Excellent IT, Excel, Communication & Presentation Skills

• Qualified CIMA/ACCA or working towards
• Practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
• In- depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports.
• Good Leadership and management skills

If you have the relevant experience we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please note, due to the high volumes of applications we receive daily, should you not be contacted within 72 hours, your application is unsuccessful.

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