Financial Controller

We have partnered with a well-established business in their search for a Financial Controller. We are looking for a commercially minded, fully qualified Accountant with at least three years of post-qualification experience (or qualified-by-experience). This role is suitable for either an individual looking to step up in their career or a more established individual looking for a fresh challenge. 

The successful candidate will combine strong technical and leadership skills with sound commercial judgment and will have the ability to work collaboratively with other managers across the businesses. We are not only looking for someone with a strong passion for finance, but for someone who has a hands-on approach to help the business make key decisions.

Reporting to the Financial Director, you will be responsible for a team of seven who will work as part of the wider Finance Team.

In this role, you will play a major part in the success of these organisations by providing timely financial information and ensuring strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the period-end process, including ensuring all control accounts are reconciled.

• Prepare monthly management accounts and associated duties.

• Prepare year-end accounts for audit.

• Prepare event profitability schedules.

• Prepare the annual budget, including entering it on the system.

• Quarterly VAT reconciliation and return.

• Supervise the maintenance of the fixed asset records.

• Manage an accounts team, including prioritizing tasks and managing performance, sickness, and leave.

• Work in a multi-entity environment-preparation of accounts for multiple companies.

• Support directors and senior managers with financial information.

• Experience with charity accounts and returns.

• Prepare tax returns for charity and non-charitable trusts and companies.

• Administer staff benefits, including pensions, healthcare, and life cover.

If you are commercially minded, positive and driven individual, please apply!