Financial Controller

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of financial operations as the business goes through a rapid growth phase. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant looking to make their mark in an exciting business with huge potential.

We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic, proactive and committed. You need to be highly organized, have strong financial skills and aspire to be a Finance Director within the company within 2-3 years. This is a fantastic opportunity to embark on an essential role in the growth of an exciting company.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage finance function, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue recognition, transactional processes, and client payment functions


• Involvement with the budgets, forecasts and business plans


• Preparation of the monthly management accounts, delivering to Directors and Shareholders;


• Prepare and present business KPIs to management/shareholders


• Prepare cash flow forecasts for stakeholders and continually monitor the cash position


• Manage the financial systems, allowing for improvements when recognised;


• Responsible for all accounting procedures, policies and controls, ensuring they are in line with group requirements


• Oversee the monthly payroll, liaising with HR and the external payroll provider;


• Prepare the quarterly VAT


• Company secretarial duties


• Manage external relationships with the auditors, banks etc
  
  Fully qualified accountant (ideally ACA or ACCA or equivalent)


• Solid finance experience with great technical knowledge;


• Solid systems experience essential with Excel knowledge to advanced level.


• Good team player demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels.


• Hands-on, energetic, proactive, self-starter who is able to work to, and meet, tight deadlines


• Strong attention to detail, speed and accuracy is essential


• Sets a good example for the wider team to learn and develop from


• Experience gained within a media is preferable


• Strong communication skills to varying stakeholders, Accounting: 4 years (required)


• Accounting software: 1 year (required)


• Payroll: 1 year (preferred)


• Management: 1 year (preferred)


• Managerial accounting: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, E1W 1UN

Our client is a rapidly growing, self-sufficient start-up at the forefront of transforming the leisure and hospitality industry through innovative technology solutions.

Their mission is to streamline and elevate the booking experience for businesses and consumers alike. With a dynamic and collaborative culture, they are driven by a passion for excellence and are currently processing £100m worth of bookings each year.


• Competitive salary which is dependent on the skill sets and experience you have to date.


• Company phone, laptop and travel expenses are provided.


• This is a hybrid position which requires 1 weeks training at their London office with once biweekly office attendance thereafter as a minimum.