Financial Controller

Hutcheon Mearns are recruiting, on an exclusive basis, for a Perth-based organisation, recruiting for a new position of Financial Controller.  Reporting into the Finance Director, this role will join the company to lead and motivate the finance team on a day to day basis, ensuring strong financial control and accountability.  You will join an organisation that has grown through both acquisition and business diversification and offers a varied and interesting role, ideal for an aspiring Finance Director.  This job opportunity will be a hands-on, yet strategic one, offering access to the Managing Director with a view to supporting the growth and progression of the business.  

The Job Opportunity

Supporting the Finance Director, you will be responsible for; 

• Preparation and publication of accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reports. 
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company accounting records and financial systems
• Managing the external audit, providing auditors with draft statutory accounts. 
• Managing the working capital components of the business, specifically stock, debtors and bank balances. 
• Co-ordinating the preparation of budget, financial forecasts and variance analysis
• Review, submission and payment of VAT
• General tax compliance (Corporation tax, VAT, P11d, PAYE/NIC)
• Working alongside the Finance Director regarding tax planning and liaising with tax advisors
• Developing business and accounting policies and processes, ensuring technical accounting compliance

As a service to the wider business, you will liaise with a variety of key stakeholders, some based in other locations, acting as a finance business partner for any finance queries.  In this position, you will manage a small team and effectively lead, mentor and support individuals to develop within the accountancy field.  

The Candidate

Our client is interested in taking on a Qualified Accountant to operate at Financial Controller level with proven financial accounting experience which may have been gained in a professional practice environment or in a similar role.  The successful candidate will; 

• Demonstrate drive and energy 
• Have strong leadership and communication skills 
• Have a "completer-finisher" mentality
• Have the ability to work to deadlines
• Have strong financial controls experience and will have ideally developed or enhanced financial management systems or processes 
• Be hands-on and prepared to "roll their sleeves up", able to get into the detail while also having the ability to contribute at a senior level

On offer?

Our client will offer a highly competitive remuneration package, employer pension contribution matched up to 5%, 30 days holiday and a 35 hour per week working week.  This position will be office-based in their office in Perth, Scotland.  There is significant flexible working opportunity and this position offers a genuine development opportunity for an individual who aspires to achieve Finance Director level. 

Next steps?

To apply for this position, please submit your full CV.  To arrange a confidential discussion about the post, please contact Lynsey Campbell on lynsey.campbell@hutcheonmearns.co.uk.

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