UK Financial Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £75000 - £80000 per annum
- Closing date
- Oct 18, 2019
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- Job Role
- Controller
- Sector
- Oil, Gas & Energy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
An opportunity has arisen for a UK Financial Controller to join a listed renewable energy based in central London.
Client Details
My client is a listed renewable energy firm based in central London. Further detail available on request.
Description
This UK Financial Controller will be responsible for month-end close, preparation and analysis of financial statements, Corporation Tax, VAT/RCT Returns, payroll, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations and maintaining and implementing internal controls.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
- VAT/RCT returns for the various entities
- Compile and analyze financial information necessary to complete the month-end accounting close including preparation, input, and validation of journal entries including payroll and accruals.
- Research, investigate and report variances on a monthly basis to maintain the integrity of the Company's general ledger and financial statements. Deep-dive into the TB balances to substantiate and correct as necessary.
- Prepare/Review balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations to supporting documentation for all the entities, while investigating and resolving reconciling items timely.
- Lead the interaction with the auditors and the preparation of financial statements. Provide documentation to support both internal and external audits.
- Keeping abreast of the local legislative changes, analyse impact and recommend adoptions
- Assisting in developing annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
- Ad hoc projects/tasks as required.
Profile
The successful UK Financial Controller will have the following:
- Bachelors Degree
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
- Experience within the Energy/Oil and Gas sector desirable
- PeopleSoft or similar ERP experience
- Proficient with Excel
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with attention to detail and accuracy
- Proven track record for driving process efficiencies and problem solving
The role will cover Europe therefore some travel is expected
Job Offer
Basic salary of between £75,000 + £80,000 + 15% bonus & benefits
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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