Financial Controller in Milton Keynes

Overview

Damn Good Ltd is a successful, family-run award winning events and exhibition business that has experienced significant growth in recent years. We have a creative and passionate workforce that design, build, manage and install outstanding exhibitions for some of the UK & Europe’s largest industry names. We are now recruiting for our next team-member to lead our finance function. We are looking for a like-minded individual, whose drive and determination will help us meet the growing demand from our valued customers. The Financial Controller will be a vital part of the business and will require good communication skills to liaise with and manage relationships with internal DG Teams, Client & Supplier contacts and our external accountants. You will work closely with both the MD and Operations Director to deliver regular financial updates on the status of the business and provide reports to the Senior Leadership Team. You will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently at times. You may also be responsible for the supervision of the Business Administrator with financial administration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable
  • Management of the AP inbox to ensure all invoices are processed correctly for payment.
  • Check PO’s match against invoices received and are marked as billed and allocate to the correct nominal codes on Xero.
  • Ensure all staff credit card receipts are processed through Dext and reconciled in Xero software.
  • Management of all systems, including Dext, ApprovalMax, Soldo and Xero. Provide training and updates for internal staff as required.
  • Manage DG Staff expenses and credit card receipts through online systems to ensure reconciliation is complete.
  • Liaise with DG Project Management Team and Suppliers to ensure correct and timely submission of Invoices.
  • Produce weekly Aged Payables Report for payments to be processed.
  • Management of the banking system with supplier payment details and setting up of payments to be signed off by Director to be processed.
• Accounts Receivable
  • Manage relationship with client accounts payable contact, to ensure payments are received on-time and reconciled within Xero.
  • Create weekly and monthly Aged Receivables Reports from Xero and update Sales Forecast.
  • Management of client payments and chasing of payments.
• Banking
  • Daily Bank Reconciliations to be completed in Xero, checking VAT Invoices are received, loaded and match each transaction.
  • Check and reconcile Bank and Credit Card Statements.
  • Liaise with Bank Relationship Manager.
• Payroll
  • Daily Input of Approved Hours into Staff Timesheets to calculate payments to be made at month end.
  • Management of subcontractor invoices to be paid at the end of each month.
  • Diary Management system used for staff project bookings and clock-in and clock-out of hours on a daily basis.
  • Management and monthly submission through online portal and including annual renewal process and staff enrolment.
• Month End & Year End Accounts
  • Sign off and close month end accounts with Accountant.
  • Update and issue monthly management reports to Directors, including P&L, Balance Sheets, Cashflow Reports and KPI’s.
  • Assist Directors and liaise with Accountants to build budgets & forecasts across P&L and cash.
  • Liaise with Accountant to sign off on Year End Accounts for submission to Companies House.
  • Generate and submit VAT Returns, liaising with Accountant for sign-off.

Candidate Requirements

Essential skills

• Minimum of 3 years in a Financial Controller role or equivalent experience within a Finance Department or in an Accountancy Practice.
• Qualified, PQ Accountant or QBE.
• Experience of using Xero Software is essential.

Desirable skills

• Experience in Exhibition trade knowledge could be considered desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A friendly, fun outlook on life and certainly up for a challenge!

Location: MK17 8BU, remote location on the edge of Milton Keynes, so transport is essential.

Working Hours: This role is a full-time position based in the office, 9am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday.

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000, dependant on experience and overall package.

Career Progression: Opportunities for internal career development and becoming part of the Senior Leadership Team.

CV’s to be submitted to Rebecca - recruitment@damngood.co.uk