Are you a qualified Accountant seeking a new challenge with a fantastic organisation? PLEASE APPLY TODAY WHAT? Financial Accountant WHERE? Harwell WHEN? ASAP WHO? Environmental Industry WHY? Team Growth IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Didcot Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Type: Permanent We are currently seeking a Financial Controller with excellent management and organisational skills to join a dynamic team within a reputable organisation based in Didcot. The Financial Controller will be responsible for providing financial leadership to the management team and wider organisation. The role assumes responsibility for all areas of financial control and reporting, while supporting informed decision-making and managing business risk. Supervision and development of the finance team is a key part of the role. The Financial Controller is also instrumental in forming accounting strategies that enable the organisation to achieve its objectives, and proactively instigates positive change DUTIES OF A FINANCIAL CONTROLLER : Regular assessment of the financial reporting environment to identify risk and introduce mitigating internal controls and/or improve existing controls as appropriate Management of the Finance Team to ensure its effectiveness and promote the continuous personal development of the individuals in the team. Maintain efficiency and accuracy of the Finance Team's outputs according to their individual roles, customer requirements and appropriate deadlines Design and produce accurate, relevant and timely reports on a monthly and annual basis for historic, budget and forecast financial information Manage the organisation's working capital including gift card funding and collection of debts in order to maximise investment income Present management accounts to internal and external stakeholders as required Manage the annual external audit process including the drafting of the statutory accounts Manage the annual budgeting process Ensure compliance with relevant tax and legal requirements and other governance as may be required Analyse ongoing and ad hoc financial information as necessary to inform the management team and promote effective decision-making Prepare and present business cases for investment opportunities as required Oversee financial reporting and support for charities Provide financial advice and mentoring to peers in the management team ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF A FINANCIAL CONTROLLER: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Experience of leading a team while retaining the ability to be hands on Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience of delivering presentations at Board level The ability to solve problems and define actions according to available resources Willingness to be flexible on hours where necessary Up-to-date knowledge of current Financial Reporting Standards Time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines while producing accurate outputs IT skills, to include advanced Excel and intermediate Word/PowerPoint Previous financial systems experience, in particular Sage 200 If you believe you have the relevant skills and experience to be considered for the position of Financial Controller, please feel free to apply and your application will be reviewed shortly. Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit our website for other opportunities. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. COMABI