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SalaryWe are seeking a Financial Controller responsible for financial control and reporting for our UK digital marketing agency. The role is a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave. Experience outside of accounting/audit practice will enable the successful applicant to possess the appropriate business focus required for this role. The role is full time, 5 days per week, but we are open to potential part time 4 days.
The day to day includes the following:
- Delivery of accurate financial reporting of the business for two entities, on time for corporate reporting and internal management deadlines
- Overseeing financial controls of the business to ensure risk of material error, omission and fraud is minimised
- Ownership of the balance sheet for two entities – ensuring it is accurate, well supported and reconciled monthly
- Revenue forecast for senior leadership team
- VAT returns compilation & submission for two entities
- P&L reporting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Line management of one team member
About you:
- A qualified chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) 3 years PQE
- Experienced with statutory audit & accounts, Making Tax Digital (MTD) VAT returns and assessing VAT treatment
- Experienced with Group accounting, consolidation, intercompany & foreign exchange in industry
- Knowledgeable & practiced with revenue recognition under Financial Reporting Standard (FRS)102
- Has advanced excel skills (pivot tables, SUMIF, lookups, filters, conditional formatting, spreadsheet checks)
- Thorough approach to balance sheet reconciliation and support
- Experienced with P&L forecasting and management accounting
- A proficient systems user
- A self-starter and keen problem solver with processes/reporting
- An analytical thinker with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
