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.