Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Pratap Partnership
- Location
- West Yorkshire, UK
- Salary
- £50000 - £70000/annum
- Posted
- 23 Jul 2021
- Closes
- 07 Aug 2021
- Ref
- 2307779044
- Job role
- Financial controller
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Financial Controller required for one of Leeds most high profile, construction businesses who are growing at an exponential rate. With an entrepreneurial board of Directors leading the way, this is a great opportunity for ambitious and driven individual to join a very successful company. Working within a dynamic team who are rewarded for their work and the success of the company, with a fantastic bonus scheme of up to 25% on top of the competitive salary.
Overview of the role:
A key member of the Finance Team, supporting the Group Board and ensuring that within the construction division accurate financial records are maintained, adequate controls are in place, financial transactions are promptly and accurately processed, high quality financial information is provided to the business and that assets are safeguarded
Line Manager for the Finance staff within the division
Responsible for:
Preparation of monthly financial information including management accounts
Managing the division's rolling cash flow forecasts
Implementation, monitoring and checking of system and process controls
Management of progress on contracts & reconciliations
Review and authorisation of four weekly payroll, supplier payments and ad hoc payments
Completion of the annual audit, statutory financial statements and tax packs
Delivery of ad-hoc financial and business projects
Requirements of the role:
Part of the divisional management team and line manager for the Assistant Accountant and five Finance Assistants
Preparation of accurate and complete management accounts including full balance sheet, cash flow statement and Inter-co balances reconciliation within 10 working days of each month end for review and approval by the Head of Finance for the 2 Construction companies
Prepare & manage division's rolling 13 week cash flow forecasts
Implementation, monitoring and checking of system and process controls to ensure assets are safeguarded and results accurately reported
Ensure monthly balance sheet & control account reconciliations are completed within 10 working days of the month end including accurate contract accounting
Ensure all bank accounts are reconciled daily, completion of weekly & monthly balance summary
Manage the purchase ledger function ensuring accuracy and completeness, review and authorisation of supplier invoices, review of the aged creditor list and supplier BACS payment batches are processed each month
Review and authorisation of the four-weekly payroll, ensuring that all related payments (PAYE/NI, pension contributions, attachment of earnings) are made by the relevant deadline
Manage the VAT Returns and CIS monthly submission
Prepare the year-end audit file and tax pack in line with the timetable agreed with the Auditors, Tax Advisers and Head of Finance. Ensure the audit and draft statutory financial statements and tax packs are completed in line with the agreed timetable.
Present monthly results at the Construction Board Meeting.
Ensure ongoing compliance with all finance orientated legal and fiscal obligations for all divisional companies
Providing additional financial information to the business as needed and completing ad-hoc financial and business projects as agreed with the Head of Finance
Skills required:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
Experience of Sage 200 preferred
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience working within a construction business is a must
Ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels
Able to prioritise work based on deadlines and importance
A proven problem solver - proactive in identifying business/financial issues, recommending solutions and in implementing agreed recommendations
If you are an experienced Finance Manager looking for the next step, or a proven Financial Controller looking for a fresh challenge this is a superb opportunity to join a leading business
Overview of the role:
A key member of the Finance Team, supporting the Group Board and ensuring that within the construction division accurate financial records are maintained, adequate controls are in place, financial transactions are promptly and accurately processed, high quality financial information is provided to the business and that assets are safeguarded
Line Manager for the Finance staff within the division
Responsible for:
Preparation of monthly financial information including management accounts
Managing the division's rolling cash flow forecasts
Implementation, monitoring and checking of system and process controls
Management of progress on contracts & reconciliations
Review and authorisation of four weekly payroll, supplier payments and ad hoc payments
Completion of the annual audit, statutory financial statements and tax packs
Delivery of ad-hoc financial and business projects
Requirements of the role:
Part of the divisional management team and line manager for the Assistant Accountant and five Finance Assistants
Preparation of accurate and complete management accounts including full balance sheet, cash flow statement and Inter-co balances reconciliation within 10 working days of each month end for review and approval by the Head of Finance for the 2 Construction companies
Prepare & manage division's rolling 13 week cash flow forecasts
Implementation, monitoring and checking of system and process controls to ensure assets are safeguarded and results accurately reported
Ensure monthly balance sheet & control account reconciliations are completed within 10 working days of the month end including accurate contract accounting
Ensure all bank accounts are reconciled daily, completion of weekly & monthly balance summary
Manage the purchase ledger function ensuring accuracy and completeness, review and authorisation of supplier invoices, review of the aged creditor list and supplier BACS payment batches are processed each month
Review and authorisation of the four-weekly payroll, ensuring that all related payments (PAYE/NI, pension contributions, attachment of earnings) are made by the relevant deadline
Manage the VAT Returns and CIS monthly submission
Prepare the year-end audit file and tax pack in line with the timetable agreed with the Auditors, Tax Advisers and Head of Finance. Ensure the audit and draft statutory financial statements and tax packs are completed in line with the agreed timetable.
Present monthly results at the Construction Board Meeting.
Ensure ongoing compliance with all finance orientated legal and fiscal obligations for all divisional companies
Providing additional financial information to the business as needed and completing ad-hoc financial and business projects as agreed with the Head of Finance
Skills required:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
Experience of Sage 200 preferred
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience working within a construction business is a must
Ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels
Able to prioritise work based on deadlines and importance
A proven problem solver - proactive in identifying business/financial issues, recommending solutions and in implementing agreed recommendations
If you are an experienced Finance Manager looking for the next step, or a proven Financial Controller looking for a fresh challenge this is a superb opportunity to join a leading business