Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Permanent

£40,000 - £50,000

Milton Keynes Area

You'll be responsible for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Main Purpose and key responsibilities of the role

• Responsibility to ensure all mainstream financial accounting and control systems are in place at site level and group level
• To ensure all management information requirements are met to prescribed standards and timescales
• To report at Board level on the financial health and projected profitability of our sites, brands and company as a whole
• Build strong and trusting relationships with operations
• Provide financial insight and identify new opportunities
• Make recommendations on how financial performance can be improved
• Challenge under-performance whilst maintaining relationships
• Own and manage the budget and forecast process for the group
• Take ownership of the balance sheet and cash flow for the group
• Manage the Finance team ensuring the reporting and payroll is delivered within pre-set time frame
• Preparation and delivery of quarterly VAT returns
• Ensure all HMRC deadlines are met including corporation tax, filing of management accounts online
• Liaising effectively with external auditors for yearend accounts
• Ongoing implementation of financial processes and controls across the whole group.
• Keeping track of overhead spend at site vs. budget
• Review of banking reconciliations
• Monitoring and following up on site debtors.

Skills & Abilities required

• You will be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Have a clear understanding of the accounts process business operating over multiple sites with accelerated expansion plans.
• Have excellent working knowledge of Xero and Sage Payroll.
• An understanding of Hospitality Labour Control Systems as well as Hospitality Business Systems would be beneficial.

If you feel you have what it takes, please apply today because we'd love to hear from you!

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to get back to you within 48 hours. However, your application will be reviewed by a consultant as quickly as possible and if you are shortlisted we will aim to call you within two working days.

If you do not receive a call please do not be despondent. Typically only one candidate can be successful per role! Please apply for any future roles in the same way. Good luck!