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.
