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Financial Controller

Tonbridge Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
The Financial Controller will be number one in Finance overseeing a team of three, and will report into the Managing Director. Reporting into the FD, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in implementing robust financial controls, and improving the overall financial management and reporting infrastructure.
  • Be part of the Senior Management team
  • Number 1 in Finance opportunity

About Our Client

We are exclusively recruiting for a Financial Controller to join our client, a niche business based in West Kent on a full time and permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background and demonstrable involvement in business strategy and commercial thinking, within a SME.

As Financial Controller, you will drive financial control, enhance reporting processes, and streamline day-to-day operations to better support the business' growth trajectory.

Job Description

Financial Controller duties include;

  • Produce the monthly finance report within 4 working days of month end, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow.
  • Oversee the preparation and review of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Submit pension contribution and HMRC files, ensuring compliant.
  • Consult with the management team to produce the annual budget, including profit and loss, balance sheets and cashflow projections, based on business plan targets.
  • Review and challenge (re-tender) our overhead costs on a rolling basis.
  • Liaise with the company accountants/auditors to produce the annual accounts, corporation tax returns, and confirmation statements.
  • Be a member of the management team. Attend and contribute to weekly catchups and monthly board meetings.
  • Line manage the accounts-payable clerk and the two engineering project controllers.
  • Undertake commercial reviews of the contracts received from suppliers. Identify adverse terms and risks and negotiate commercial terms.
  • Monitor cash flow and develop strategies to optimise financial performance.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Controller should have/ be:

  • Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
  • Experience of Xero, Proteus and BrightPay preferred
  • Strong levels of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Relevant experience gained within a similar SME
  • Excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel are essential
  • Demonstrable experience of effective working relationships inside and outside the business
  • Line management experience, including personal development reviews

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000.
  • Opportunities for professional growth in the business services industry.
  • Collaborative and professional work environment.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Financial Controller, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Nicole Hill
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6920483
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Tonbridge
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicole Hill
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-012026-6920483