Full job descriptionGBR Recruitment Ltd are proud to be working in exclusive partnership with a growing SME sized construction company recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to head up the finance & accounts function, managing the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting & internal controls, managing a team of x2 direct reports & reporting into the Directors.
You day to day remit will include managing accounting operations, such as accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), billing, payroll, inventory & revenue recognition. Responsible for financial reporting & closing such as owning the month-end & year-end close processes, preparing accurate statutory financial statements, balance sheets plus P&L reports. You will also head up Internal controls & compliance, designing & enforcing business processes to mitigate risk & protect the company’s assets. Plus, you will be strong in budgeting & forecasting supporting the wider SMT with this.
This post could suit someone who is working as a Deputy Financial Controller / Assistant Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Management Accountant who wants to step into an FC role.
You must be used to being the no.1 finance & accounts professional within an organisation as this role has full responsibility for all financial & accounting matters.
Key Responsibilities:
*Prepare & review monthly & annual financial statements ensuring accuracy & compliance
*Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including Pensions, CIS, PAYE, VAT, Corporation tax & Financial Reporting Standards
*Analyse financial results, identifying trends & opportunities to improve business performance & support decision-making processes.
*Leadership & development of the finance team
*Provide financial support & guidance to departmental managers across the business.
*Monitor daily cash flow & working capital to ensure sufficient liquidity for business needs
*Assessing internal controls & provide management with regular reporting on control effectiveness, risks & outstanding actions.
*Identify opportunities for process improvement & automation in accounting workflows.
Attributes:
*Professional Qualification such as AAT (fully qualified), ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (part-qualified or qualified) is desirable, QBE would also be considered.
*Experience within finance, internal audit, external audit or financial control — ideally in the construction Industry would be advantageous (groundworks, aggregates, civils, general building) but is not essential, other useful sector backgrounds would be logistics, manufacturing & engineering.
*Exceptional organisational skills & the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
*Proficiency in using accounting software, ideally Xero & strong Excel skills (formula’s, pivot tables, V look up etc.).
*A strong understanding of accounting standards & financial controls.
*Previous financial & accounting team management experience.
Employee Benefits: Healthcare Insurance, 5% employer pension contribution, 34 days holiday & more.
Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today!