Financial Controller

Financial Controller

£45,000 - £50,000 Per annum basic, subject to experience.

Newport

Acorn by Synergie is working with a Newport based client that are seeking a Financial Controller to join their growing Finance team and report directly to the Managing Director. This role is an integral part of the Finance team, and, a key function for the business. The right candidate will take ownership over producing timely and accurate management accounts for a number of different sites, integrating newly acquired businesses and new developments into the trading company.

Experience and Qualifications:

* Fully qualified accountant with extensive experience - Preferred: ACCA, AAT (level 4), CIMA, ICAEW.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Outstanding organisational skills.

* Ability to use standard Microsoft office packages: Word, Excel.

* A hands-on, can-do attitude with the initiative to work well individually and as part of a team.

* Technical background.

* High level of attention to detail.

Preferred experience, but not essential:

* Experience of Quick Books.

* Previous experience managing staff.

Key Responsibilities:

* Full production of monthly management accounts including analysis and commentary

* Prepare company budgets, forecasts and cash flow

* Reconcile balance sheets

* Control of fixed asset register

* Responsible for payroll and pensions

* Oversee Purchase & Sales Ledger

* Credit control & debt management

* Complete all HMRC returns including VAT and other statutory returns

* Leadership and management of two team members

Company Benefits:

* Free on-site parking

* Company pension

* Annual service and birthday recognition scheme

* Staff discount

* Family and friends discount

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.