Financial Controller

Rewards and Benefits on Offer

• Immediate start date.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including private healthcare and health cash plan policy
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Sponsorship towards professional development and training opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive work culture
• Varied and interesting job role.
• Great resources.

The Company you will be working for;

Our client is an established and successful company based in Sunderland. They are currently looking for a Financial Controller to join their team. If you are interested and meet the person specification of the job role, please apply below.

The Job You’ll be Doing;

• To analyse and report on key financial data within the organisation ensuring that Directors and Managers receive timely, accurate and relevant information.
• Working under the directive of the director you will be responsible for 3 staff members.
• To produce timely and reliable management information reports monthly. This will involve the preparation of the monthly MI for presentation to the Finance Director.
• To develop and improve financial reporting to ensure that accounts are effectively produced and managed.
• Take a lead role in the implementation of new systems and practices.
• Working closely with Directors and relevant departments on major projects to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, budget and variance analysis.
• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of applications on specific contract terms and ensure accurate accounting treatment.
• Review accounts receivable, aging reports and assist with direct reports for collections.
• To ensure the AP, AR and banking functions are managed effectively and that all processing is up to date and key measures and controls are in place and adhered to.
• To prepare annual budgets for review with department managers.
• To review stock and work in progress and ensure they are accurately reflected in the accounts.
• To prepare weekly/monthly cash flow planner and forecasts.
• To manage the commercial finance(ID) facility.
• To review and sign off the monthly VAT returns.
• To review the payroll and all year end HMRC reporting.
• Prepare the yearend audit file and liaise with auditors on all statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with any ad hoc projects and information requests by staff.
• Hold monthly meetings with staff to discuss the performance of the department and relevant KPIs.
• Oversee and manage the annual stock count.
• Work with Finance Team and IT to develop smarter work practices.

About You;

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and a good team player.
• Good knowledge of budgeting and forecasting issues and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of accounting packages.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular Excel.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Desirable Requirements
• Degree qualified or AAT Qualified.
• ERP system experience.
• Experience in the construction sector.
• Project financial management experience.
• Knowledge of construction industry VAT and HMRC schemes.