Financial Controller - Lincoln - £45k- £50k + bonus + benefits

THE BACKGROUND

Benjamin Edwards is currently recruiting for a progressive, fast-paced SME. The Financial Controller will work closely with the Finance Director and provide support with the day-to-day running of the Finance department. The role will encompass Management Accounts, Financial Accounts, and Treasury Management. The successful candidate will have strong commercial acumen; they will be instrumental in the development, planning, and implementation of accounting controls and processes as well as developing and delivering relevant management information.

What's on offer:-


• Competitive salary


• Bonus


• Great team


• Profitable, growing, and expanding company


• Award-winning business

THE ROLE


• Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts in a timely and accurate manner.


• Managing the month-end and balance sheet process. Ensuring the process is robust and efficient, and that balance sheet accounts are understood and balances are reconciled.


• Monthly consolidation of businesses.


• Treasury management and cashflow forecasting including forex management.


• Undertaking bank reconciliations.


• Processing of invoices and management of supplier payments.


• Intercompany recharges and monitoring reconciliations between group companies.


• Maintenance of the company's fixed asset register.


• Responsibility for stock reporting and review of provisions.


• Customer account profitability reporting and calculation of sales rebates and provisions and reporting to senior management.


• Preparation of VAT returns and Intrastat submissions.


• Supporting in the preparation of statutory accounts and liaising with Auditors.


• Assisting with the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.


• Reviewing internal controls within the business and implementing changes where necessary.


• Proactively building relationships with managers, providing professional advice/judgement to ensure issues are highlighted and addressed.


• Carrying out ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Finance Director.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Financial Controller will have strong technical accountancy skills including management and statutory accounts and consolidations.


• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA).


• Commercially astute.


• Thorough technical and legal understanding of statutory accounts, group consolidations, and auditing.


• Desire to work with a small exciting, fluid brand where finance can make a difference.


• Good knowledge of all government taxes (VAT, PAYE & NIC, CT)


• Finance-driven individual with an inquisitive approach, attention to detail and strong communication skills.


• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.


• A team player with a strong, collaborative work ethic.


• Experience in developing and improving processes and controls.

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