Financial Controller Lincoln £45k & benefits
Benjamin Edwards is currently recruiting for a progressive, fast-paced SME. The Financial Controller will work closely with the Finance Director and provide support with the day-to-day running of the Finance department. The role will encompass Management Accounts, Financial Accounts, and Treasury Management. The successful candidate will have strong commercial acumen; they will be instrumental in the development, planning, and implementation of accounting controls and processes as well as developing and delivering relevant management information.
Whats on offer to the Financial Controller
Competitive salary
Bonus
Great team
Growing and expanding company
Award-winning business
The role of the Financial Controller
Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts in a timely and accurate manner
Managing the month-end and balance sheet process. Ensuring the process is robust and efficient, and that balance sheet accounts are understood, and balances are reconciled
Monthly consolidation of businesses
Treasury management and cashflow forecasting including forex management
Undertaking bank reconciliations
Processing of invoices and management of supplier payments
Intercompany recharges and monitoring reconciliations between group companies
Maintenance of the company's fixed asset register
Responsibility for stock reporting and review of provisions
Customer account profitability reporting and calculation of sales rebates and provisions and reporting to senior management
Preparation of VAT returns and Intrastat submissions
Supporting in the preparation of statutory accounts and liaising with auditors
Assisting with the annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Reviewing internal controls within the business and implementing changes where necessary
Proactively building relationships with managers, providing professional advice/judgement to ensure issues are highlighted and addressed
Carrying out ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Finance Director
The ideal candidate for the role of Financial Controller
Strong technical accountancy skills including management and statutory accounts and consolidations
Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or part qualified
Thorough technical and legal understanding of statutory accounts, group consolidations, and auditing
Good knowledge of all government taxes (VAT, PAYE & NIC, CT)
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