Financial Controller

Financial Controller
Exeter
Permanent Position
Financial Controller to join our leading dual site manufacturing client based in Exeter, Devon.
If you are interested in working for a market leading manufacturing company committed to industry leading innovation then this is the company for you. Our client offers a fantastic team environment including a brand new working environment, career opportunities, training, and more to boot!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our client in Exeter, Devon. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading & developing the finance team, managing day–to–day financial operations for the business whilst also driving efficiencies and implementing controls.
In return for the following:
Permanent full–time employment
A salary between GBP50,000 and GBP55,000, to start
Opportunity to progress
A new, fresh office environment
To be part of the management team, and to help drive the future shape of the business
In return, we are looking for someone who:
Is ACCA/CIMA qualified
Has a Minimum of 2–5 years of prior working experience in accounting with a demonstrable background
Is also Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Xero Accounts.
Role Responsibilities
Preparing monthly financial reports, performing account reconciliations & maintaining the general ledger including audit trail support for all journal entries
Analytical review and analysis of financial data and generate monthly trend reports and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring financial statement accuracy and investigating variances
Prepare and reconcile all bank accounts resolving any discrepancies
Production of monthly and quarterly results.
Intercompany transfers
Prepare and analyse account reconciliations
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies
Assisting with annual reviews/audit preparation
Complete all HMRC filings and returns
Calculating Consignment Settlements working with other departments to ensure closed in a timely manner
Supporting the sales team with customer tender completions
Perform all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and company policy and procedures
Implementing /strengthening processes and controls to improve reporting and accounting accuracy
Developing / mentoring and oversight of the finance team, inc. hands on support
This role will also require you to support with various ad hoc projects with the ability to influence senior leadership team and analyse scenarios with a solution–orientated mindset, as they arise.
Desirable Skills
Ability to work unsupervised independently with a sense of urgency, working to tight schedules and managing multiple projects
Ability to work to the company philosophies and culture
Result–focused, metric–driven
Translate priorities and actions into measurable results
Excellent Problem–solving skills with a strong ability to identify and resolve
Must always demonstrate accuracy and commitment to tasks
Work well within a team environment and independently
Customer–Centric
Working hours and pay rates:
Monday to Friday
8am to 4pm
GBP50,000.00–GBP55,000.00 per year
Successful candidates we be a pro–active team worker, liaising and co–operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business. Abide by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.
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