Assistant Financial Controller

ABOUT US

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications

Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognised as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years. Since 1977, G&H | ITL has been a trusted partner to many medical device companies; providing innovative and reliable solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing challenges.

Our success is built on innovation, precision, and the talent of our people. We are committed to developing capability at every stage of a career, from apprenticeships and graduate pathways through to leadership development. 

The projects we work on are diverse, stimulating and challenging. No two are the same. From devices enhancing and improving cancer staging treatment to intelligent drug delivery systems and point of care diagnostic testing, we’re leading the way.

ROLE

Reporting to the Finance Director you will work to ensure G&H | ITL achieves its financial budgets, forecast, and strategic growth targets. You will be responsible for preparing accounts, month-end reporting and be a key business partner to the Manufacturing and R&D functions. 

MANDATORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality
• Provide Environmental commitment for site in order to maintain sustainability and progression to net zero.
• Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity
• Promote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, Precision

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to and supporting the Financial Controller to ensure continued success for G&H | ITL
• Ensure the complete, accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting for both UK & US sites
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Preparation of Tax Packs & RDEC submissions
• Reconciliation of inter-company accounts and completing quarterly VAT declarations
• Key finance support for world class R&D function
• Monthly completion of Sales and profitability analysis
• Implement financial systems to comply with any customer contracted financial reporting
• Collaborate with external auditors to provide requested information and explanations for smooth and efficient audits.
• Provide assistance with Accounts Payable / Receivable on an ad-hoc basis

QUALIFICATIONS

• AAT Qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Dynamic attitude to problem solving
• Confident approach to challenging the status quo
• Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Knowledge of UK direct and indirect tax.
• Good understanding of ERP systems and associated reporting suites
• Ability to Interrogate data

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong IT knowledge (Proficient in Excel)
• Experience with month end closing
• Strong communication skills

Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions.  These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard, which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years.