financial controller - 4 days a week.

Financial Controller - £45K - Flexible 34 hours working week. We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take on all aspects of financial management for an established manufacturing company. The role requires someone with advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Sage accounting software.

Financial Controller Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly management accounts pack for three UK group companies

Line management of Accounts Administrator, overseeing both sales and purchase ledger activity including supplier payment runs

Regular financial reporting (KPIs, business analytics, cashflow) working closely with the senior management team to set deadlines

Bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and ad hoc reporting

Quarterly VAT return submissions

Annual budget preparation, financial forecasting and planning

Effective cashflow management and reporting

Establish accounting controls, systems and processes

Assisting with stock control, customs queries and collaborating with other departments to improve processes across the business

Examine financial reports to ensure accurate financial records

Production of annual audit and statutory accounts for filing at Companies House in collaboration with external accountants

Preparation of R&D tax claims

Main point of contact for all banking and compliance with accounting regulations

Work with management team to identify and target efficiencies

Requirements

Fully qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

5 years' experience in financial operations, whether as a finance officer, controller or other relevant roles

Excellent knowledge of core accounting processes, data analysis and forecasting methods

Good communication and presentation skills

Strong organisation skills, attention to detail and commitment to excellence

Advanced Excel knowledge

Ideally experience of a manufacturing/industrial environment.

Experienced use of Sage

Schedule:

34hr flexible working week

Randstad encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Whilst appointments will be made on merit alone candidates must be able to prove their right to work in the UK or the Republic of Ireland (as relevant). Randstad acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

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