Financial Controller

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller who is flexible, unflappable and with a great personality to work for an established organisation which has a office based on the Northampton borders.

A varied, fast paced role as outlined below:-

Daily duties are likely to involve:-

• Train and look after a small team whilst encouraging personal growth and development.


• Take responsibility for and ownership of all finance and accounts functions.


• Reconcile all bank accounts daily and RBS Invoice finance reconciliations.


• Prepare monthly Depreciation, Accruals & prepayment journals


• Prepare monthly management accounts with all balance sheet reconciliations.


• Analyse and review financial performance and report to directors.


• Review, maintain and improve general ledger and other systems.


• Manage cash, credit facilities and credit control.


• Oversee payroll (and our Auto-enrolment pension scheme) and create and reconcile payroll journals.


• Prepare and submit VAT returns and handle import/export tax requirements.


• Ensure company financial systems align with production systems to ensure efficient invoicing.


• Manage, control and account for company credit cards and payment facilities.


• Liaise with third party consultants to calculate and submit R&D tax claims and other grants.


• Liaise with external auditors and accounts for statutory year end accounts and stock take.


• Oversee day-to-day finance and review month end close aligning with the Finance & HR Manager.
  
  Qualified Financial Controller, ideally with qualifications but will of course consider QBE


• Sage Line 50/50 Cloud is essential.


• Sage Payroll experience would be desirable.


• Experience of links between accounts and ERP software preferred.


• Proven ability to solve problems and implement change.


• Experience of liaising with external auditors and accountants.


• Strong communication skills.


• Ability to work independently, while managing and prioritising the work of a small finance team


• Must be a driver as occasionally you will be required to work with the other two local offices