Job Description

This is an exceptional opportunity recruiting for a Financial Controller. Our client is a long established supplier of multi apparel based in the heart of the National Forest. Due to unprecedented demand and growth we are recruiting for a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) to assist the Finance Director and to run a small accounts team.

This role would suit a newly qualified individual who has experience of commercial clients in practice, and is looking to take their first steps into industry.  You will be self motivated, with a hands-on approach and eager to learn all aspects of the business, and in return there is potential for a gateway to the Board.

Reporting to the Finance Director you will be involved in all areas of the Finance Function, from preparing Monthly Management Accounts, Monthly VAT returns, Quarterly royalty returns, Costings and Cash management.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER – The Job Outline

• Preparation of detailed Monthly Management Accounts to strict deadlines
• Learning, Understanding, and developing the Companies internal systems and controls.
• Stock Control
• Contract Costings
• Statutory Returns (VAT/Payroll)
• Management of Subsidiary and Associate Company affairs
• Support & Guidance of Accounts team – including being able to cover their duties during times of holiday & illness.
• Managing the General & Credit insurance policies of the business
• Cashflow management (Bank Reconciliations/Payments/Invoice Discounting)
• Preparation of Statutory Accounts & liaising with External Auditor requirements.
• Royalty reporting - both to licensors and internally.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER – The Person Specification

• ACCA/CIMA qualified with ideally 2years + commercial experience
• Analytical with attention to detail & excellent excel skills.
• High level of commercial awareness.
• Ability & desire to take a hands-on role and engage at all levels of the business.
• Passion & Drive to develop and shape the role and make it ‘their own’.
• Have a good level of IT skills and be able to quickly master the systems we have.
• Full Driving License & access to own vehicle due to location.

Please apply with your updated CV to c.turner@peoplemarketing.co.uk quoting our reference:12135AA, or call the office for more details.   If the email address is not displayed in this advert, then please contact People Marketing directly on 0115 922 3335 quoting the job reference number, and we shall supply you with the correct address.

We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.

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