Financial Controller

We Do Group are delighted to be supporting an international business in Bracknell, recruiting a Financial Controller.

This role is reporting into the CFO and will give someone the chance to really own the accounting function. This would suit someone who enjoys being hands on, loves fixing things and lives and breathes accounting.

To be considered for this role you’ll need to be a qualified accountant with hands on experience having worked in a multi-currency, multi entity environment.

We also need someone who is immediately available to start or on a very short notice period.

The main responsibility of the role is to ensure that the business is meeting accounting and legal requirements and that the financial position is being accurately planned, tracked and reported.

Role:

• Maintaining accurate accounting records and ensure alignment with relevant external requirements, standards, guidance & best practice.
• Preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards including:
  
  • Balance sheet reviews
  • With strong attention to detail
• Experience of working in a multi national, multi currency business
  
  • Ensuring compliance with Tax authorities in multiple countries, including VAT (Sales tax), Corporate and Social Taxes (PAYE)
  • Managing a weekly multi currency 13 wk rolling cashflow forecast.
• Assist in leading, developing, motivating and upskilling the existing Finance team made up of a combination of part qualified accountants & Transactional Finance staff.
• Assist in implementation of systems process improvement
  
  • transaction flow improvement
  • Change management

Profile:

• Qualified Accountant - ACCA / CIMA / ACA
• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
• 5 - 10+ years post qualification experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end reporting and year end close process