Financial Controller

People Group is a thriving recruitment business with a turnover of £68 million. Renowned for our exceptional staff retention, we pride ourselves on fostering a great culture that genuinely cares about our employees. When people join our business, they stay, thanks to our supportive and enriching work environment. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside industry experts who are eager to teach you.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing all accounting operations.
• Preparing and publishing timely monthly management accounts, including full variance analysis to budget and forecast.
• Ensuring all reporting is compliant with statutory law and financial regulations.
• Ensuring compliance with all HMRC requirements.
• Documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Conducting weekly drawdown and cash flow forecasts.
• Managing the full working capital cycle, including 13-week cash flow forecasting, optimal utilisation of confidential commercial invoice financing, robust invoicing, credit control, and supplier payment processes.
• Managing the full weekly and monthly payroll processes, including third-party deductions.
• Contributing fully to the company's financial strategy and decision-making processes.
• Managing the input of weekly timesheets into payroll software and associated administration.
• Overseeing compliance and administration processes, including client/candidate financials.
• Maintaining debtor insurance trading levels and renewals.
• Handling CIS returns.
• Overseeing intermediary reporting.
• Managing internal PAYE payroll.
• Administering A/E Pension for internal and external PAYE staff.
• Liaising and negotiating with current and prospective suppliers for items such as Public Liability and Debtor Insurance, Telephones, Stationery, etc., to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Researching and recommending companywide improvements and cost savings where possible.

What We Expect:

• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role.
• AAT or ACCA required.
• Experience with CID facilities.
• Experience in the recruitment sector is desirable.
• Experience with Xero would be advantageous.
• Highly PC literate and skilled with all Microsoft Office-based applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Accurate data entry and a keen eye for detail.