Financial Controller

Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading organisation within Central London as a Financial Controller in a hands on role working closely with the accounts team as well as senior management. Duties & Responsibilities: Full oversight and management of accounts team including performance reviews, training and mentoring Maintain effective systems of financial controls over all company and client transactions Managing accounting and controls for all company transactions, purchase ledger, expenses, payroll and sales ledger Ensure client account transactions are controlled and correctly executed Responsible for payroll Control company credit cards and banking systems Annual statutory accounts and audit Ensure all entries are posted correctly and reconciled Quarterly VAT returns and regional sales reports Calculate corporation tax calculations and compliance Financial planning and analysis; annual budgets, quarterly re-forecasts and monthly management accounts Treasury; maximising interest earned on client and company funds within board defined limits and executing all current trades required Ensuring compliant with all relevant statutory regulations Provide relevant financial advice as appropriate Deliver and manage projects on an ad hoc basis as they arise Experience and skills required: Proven number of years' experience in a similar role Fully Qualified Accountant either CIMA, ACA or ACCA or equivalent Ability to manage varying stakeholders including senior management Operate with a professional approach High level analytical skills with ability to communicate complex information clearly Team player, who can drive and promote collaboration, communication and interaction across departments Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels Commercially minded Strong organisation skills Proactive self-starter with the ability to continuously improve systems and processes IT literate with particular experience in Excel and SAGE 50 Cloud Proven experience working in legal or professional service environment