Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Artemis Clarke
- Location
- Somerset, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Salary
- GBP 50,000.00 - 55,000.00 per year
- Posted
- 09 Sep 2022
- Closes
- 08 Oct 2022
- Ref
- 32374
- Job role
- Financial controller
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Job title: Financial Controller
Package: £50k - £55k
Location: Somerset
Reporting to: Managing Director
Job type: Full Time
The Client
Our client is a high-growth manufacturing SME based in Somerset.
They are now looking to recruit an ambitious, dynamic and technically competent Financial Controller who will play a key role in transforming the finance department and creating a solid platform for their future growth.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer, so if you're just returning to work and need to work flexibly then we'd like to hear from you.
Financial Controller - The Role
As Financial Controller, you will be an experienced hands-on accountant and have the commercial awareness to assist the company with its growth and implement change.
Specifically, you will:
The Successful Applicant
As Financial Controller you will be a qualified accountant who ideally has been the number one in finance for an SME. Consideration will also be given to someone looking for their first move out of an accountancy practice with an SME client base.
Key attributes include:
Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application.
Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)? Have you acted as a number one in a finance department? Have you prepared VAT returns? Have you experience of processing payroll? Do you have manufacturing experience?
Artemis Clarke Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying for this role you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at artemisclarke.co.uk.
Package: £50k - £55k
Location: Somerset
Reporting to: Managing Director
Job type: Full Time
The Client
Our client is a high-growth manufacturing SME based in Somerset.
They are now looking to recruit an ambitious, dynamic and technically competent Financial Controller who will play a key role in transforming the finance department and creating a solid platform for their future growth.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer, so if you're just returning to work and need to work flexibly then we'd like to hear from you.
Financial Controller - The Role
As Financial Controller, you will be an experienced hands-on accountant and have the commercial awareness to assist the company with its growth and implement change.
Specifically, you will:
- Develop the finance team and proactively improve the financial processes;
- Review the monthly management accounts pack and provide insightful analysis;
- Produce and monitor forecasts and budgets;
- Monitor cash and prepare cash flow forecasts;
- Provide strategic financial support to the Managing Director;
- Carry out financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision making;
- Oversee the submission of VAT returns and payroll;
- Manage the stock audit process and recommend process improvements;
- Provide support on future fundraising activities and associated financial models;
- Prepare annual financial information to support the year end accounts and tax return;
- Assist with annual R&D tax claims;
- Oversee the IT function;
- Ensure all statutory and regulatory financial compliance requirements are met;
- Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with key stakeholders including investors, auditors, insurance brokers and HMRC;
- Assist with ad hoc finance projects.
The Successful Applicant
As Financial Controller you will be a qualified accountant who ideally has been the number one in finance for an SME. Consideration will also be given to someone looking for their first move out of an accountancy practice with an SME client base.
Key attributes include:
- Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA);
- Manufacturing experience desirable;
- Experience of line management;
- Hands-on with excellent attention to detail;
- Experience of R&D tax credits desirable;
- Strong Excel skills;
- A can-do attitude;
- Strong communication skills.
Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application.
Artemis Clarke Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying for this role you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at artemisclarke.co.uk.