Financial Controller

About the job Financial Controller

Exciting opportunity to join this growing business based in Stanford-le-Hope. We are looking for a results-driven and confident financial controller to manage and improve our client organization's financial performance and manage their accounting operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage team to ensure accounting records are maintained on a timely accurate basis for the company and associated companies.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts on a timely basis for all companies.
• Provide accurate and concise information to directors/managers.
• Maintain cashflow summary for the business.
• Produce annual budgets for the company and annual variances.
• Aid directors with ad hoc financial reporting including assisting director with strategic planning.
• Provide key contributions to the company financial strategy and decision-making processes.
• Oversee the administration of payroll and auto enrolment reporting requirements.
• Oversee the preparation of VAT return preparation and submission.
• Liaise with accountants with statutory reporting and audit requirements.
• Manage and develop staff within the finance function.
• Supervise the maintenance of all financial systems, whilst identifying aspects that can be improved and implementing any necessary changes to support business development.
• Develop and supervise the implementation of internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Oversee the management of accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers.
• Lead the end-to-end audit process of current systems, while acting as a point of contact for external auditors.
• Take overall responsibility for the management of financial details to ensure that legal requirements are met.

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years experience in similar role in a commercial environment.
• Experience within the Haulage industry beneficial, but not essential.
• ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Good communication skills; fluent spoken and written English.
• Advanced knowledge using SAGE.
• Experience of reviewing and implementing changes to systems and processes with the finance function.
• Someone who has a can-do attitude.
• Good knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Demonstrate positivity, approachability and have an investigative nature.
• A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
• Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices.
• Solid IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages.
• A strong understanding of tax principles and laws.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports.
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.