Are you looking to work for a company where no day is the same and you are working as part of a successful team? LOOK NO FURTHER A rare opportunity in the Bridgwater area has arisen for a Financial Controller who is qualified within CA/ACCA/CIMA and has relevant experience of managing an Accounts department. Hours of work:8:30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) Summary of Position: This role is primarily responsible for the accurate and timely production of the monthly management accounts. Be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Accounts Department, deputising for the Finance Director where appropriate. Primary Responsibilities -Overall responsibility for the month end process in terms of reviewing all the work of the team for accuracy and completeness, to include: -Ensuring all control accounts have been correctly reconciled by the Accounts Assistants -Prepare and post journals for work in progress and other month end adjustments -Monthly stock reconciliation to include machines/raw materials/WIP -Present Management Accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet) to FD for review to include analysis of budget variances, sales commentary and updated year end forecast ready for presentation at Management Meeting Financial Accounts: -Responsible for the Statutory Audit process for the UK and Parent company to include preparation of year end accounts in compliance with relevant legislation -Manage the external audit liaising with the audit and tax managers where appropriate Payment Runs: -Perform initial review and upload payment runs (suppliers and Payroll) onto Internet Banking system Accounts Department: -Supervision of Accounts team -Ensuring all finance processes are robust, fit for purpose and meet statutory and stakeholder requirements -Support for a programme of continuous improvement in the department -Provide support to the Finance Director on weekly tasks and monthly routines -Deputize for the Finance Director where appropriate -Prepare VAT (including deferment VAT), Intrastat and EC Sales Returns and supporting schedules ensuring deadlines are met -Complete all returns as requested by Office of National Statistics Permanent opportunity with excellent benefits package Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/86411671