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Financial Controller

Fife
Permanent
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Bullet points

  • Rapidly growing SME with a European reach

  • Managerial role

About Our Client

The client is a leader in the technology industry.

Job Description

  • Coordinate monthly payrolls for UK and international employees in conjunction with external payroll bureaus, including PAYE and pensions returns
  • Coordinate all UK and international tax and regulatory compliance issues in conjunction with our international Accountants
  • Prepare and submit information to statutory authorities
  • Liaise with external advisors on the preparation of statutory financial information
  • Review the monthly management accounts and VAT calculations
  • Review of Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Manage the preparation of annual statutory Accounts
  • Manage insurance policies, renewals and claims
  • Continually review internal company policy, controls and processes to improve and support evolving business requirements
  • Provide day-to-day technical advice and support to accounts and operations team, providing training as required
  • Coordinate UK and international office administration requirements for entities based around the world
  • Coordinate advice to regional Sales Directors on financial matters arising in their region by working with our international Accountants.
  • Expenses claims audit and processing
  • AP invoice processing
  • Credit Card transactional processing
  • GL reconciliations
  • Month end reporting tasks
  • Annual audit preparations
  • Ad-hoc accounts and administrative tasks as required

The Successful Applicant

This role would suit an experienced Accountant looking to develop their skills at Financial Controller level within a growing SME. The ideal candidate will be looking for a hands-on role with plenty of opportunities to grow and expand their financial and industry knowledge.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Extensive experience of working in a dynamic accounts team and have experience of managing a small Finance team.
  • Up to date technical knowledge of accounting regulations, processes and procedures
  • Good understanding of business as well as financial issues
  • Be familiar with a recognised accountancy and/or ERP system
  • Have strong experience of using Microsoft Office software, particularly confident in Excel and data interrogation skills

Qualifications

Educated to degree level and be a fully qualified member of CIMA/ACCA or similar body.

Personal Qualities

  • Ability to take initiative, working with a number of differing priorities, and see things through to completion with a strong attention to detail and within required timescales
  • Has strong decision-making skills, with ability to influence to effectively deliver day to day requirements of the Finance department and drive change where needed
  • Able to work in situations of ambiguity, whilst being able to plan and organise current workload
  • Ability to lead and manage a small team, with ability to delegate where needed to ensure work is delivered accurately and to a high standard
  • Able to build strong relationships within the Finance team and other departments, along with key stakeholders in the business particularly at senior level

What's on Offer

The opportunity to join a business that is growing and a chance to lead and grow a highly effective team.

Contact:
David Renfrew
Quote job ref: 14104552
+44 131 243 2952
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Job summary

Job function:Accounting
Subsector:Financial Controller
Industry:Technology & Telecoms
Location:Fife
Contract type:Permanent
Consultant name:David Renfrew
Consultant phone:+44 131 243 2952
Job reference:14104552

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