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Financial Controller

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, West Sussex, Chichester
Salary
£44000 - £45000 per annum
Closing date
Aug 13, 2019

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

The main purpose of this role will be to provide senior-level financial, operational and commercial support to the senior leaders. You will play a crucial role in the finance department by managing day to day activities and providing technically sound financial and management information that will inform operational decisions.

Client Details

Our client is a Manufacturing and Engineering company based in Chichester.

Description

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage the month-end process for Sales, Purchase and Nominal Ledgers
  • Responsible for the company payroll, ensuring this is processed accurately and to the required deadlines and subsequently complete the reporting and administration cycle
  • Manage accounts team with Credit Control and Purchase Ledger clerk functions (5 staff)
  • Ensure all relevant taxes are correctly calculated, accounted for and paid over to the relevant authorities (e.g. VAT, Duty, PAYE, NIC, Class 1A, Corporation Tax)
  • Reconcile inter-company accounts
  • Ensure all journal entries are prepared correctly and posted (i.e. Payroll, Depreciation, Accruals, Prepayments)
  • Review P&L and Balance sheet to ensure accuracy of submitted figures
  • Prepare and submit quarterly VAT Returns
  • Prepare complete P&L forecasts for full year, as well as periodic updates throughout the year
  • manage company bank accounts and report cash flows
  • manage financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
  • developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. external accountant, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations such as the Inland Revenue
  • producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines and ad hoc projects
  • keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.

Profile

Skills

You'll need to show evidence of the following:

  • prior experience in a similar level position
  • commercial and business awareness
  • excellent communication and presentation skills
  • an analytical approach to work
  • high numeracy and sound technical skills
  • problem-solving skills and initiative
  • strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
  • good time management skills and the ability to prioritise
  • leadership skills and experience and the ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships
  • the capacity to make quick but rational decisions
  • the potential to lead and motivate others
  • strong systems experiences to include advanced Excel (Sage payroll / Sage 50 / Pegasus Opera).

Degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field or qualified by experience with several years of experience in a finance role;

understanding of data privacy standards;

solid communication skills, both written and verbal;

deep understanding of business principles and practices;

superior attention to detail; organisational skills; planning skills; research skills; analytical skills; critical thinking skills; problem-solving skills; computer skills; multi-tasking abilities; integrity, honesty

Job Offer

A competitive salary is on offer for the right candidate.

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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