We are seeking an experienced and motivated Financial Controller with a strong financial background and expertise in accounting and financial management. This Financial Controller job is a pivotal role, where you will work closely with the Finance Director, heading up the finance team (6 direct reports) on a day to day basis. You will be a fully qualified accountant with broad ranging experience, including group consolidations, annual financial statements, treasury, taxation and overseeing purchase/sales ledgers and payroll operations. Also open to applicants who want to take the next step in their career and move from working in Practice into Industry.
Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the company, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, VAT and credit control, Ensuring compliance with accounting principles, tax laws, and other regulations.
Prepare financial statements, cash flow forecasts and assist with annual budgets
Manage all tax and treasury/cash management affairs.
Lead in the development, improvement and management of processes, controls and systems (tasked to create an internal controls & procedures manual)
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, insurers and other financial/non-financial service providers
Fully responsible for all Statutory and non-Statutory reporting and submissions, ensuring all deadlines are met
Manage a finance team on a daily basis, supporting individual growth and maintaining a cohesive team, while working to tight deadlines and driving a culture of continual development, mutual support and open communication
Responsibility for all areas of the balance sheet and knowledge of those accounts at all time
Support and assist the Finance Director and other Heads of Department with ad hoc tasks
Lead in various finance projects including new system implementations, and improved automation
Providing general financial advice, information and support to line managers/employees within the company
Conducting Due Diligence reporting
Assist and provide guidance on HMRC compliance
Manage the accounting systems, including identifying system improvements that can help to refine financial processes, whilst also making sure that the integrity of that information is of paramount importance
Liaising with and assisting with reporting to Ownership
Manage the expenses system for the Company and prepare the expenses report to provide to payroll for reimbursement
Working alongside colleagues from the Jacksonville Jaguars to assist with their UK projects, budgeting, payroll, payables and receivables functions.