Financial Controller 12 month FTC
- Recruiter
- Michael Page
- Location
- Surrey, Redhill
- Salary
- £65000 - £68000 per annum
- Posted
- 20 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2021
- Ref
- JN -102021-3610398
- Contact
- Richard Latham
- Job role
- Financial controller
- Sector
- Not for profit / charity
- Contract type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Financial Controller required to undertake a 12 month FTC
ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified Accountant
Client Details
Financial Controller required to undertake a 12 month FTC for a leading Surrey based Housing Association. Supervision of 3 direct reports and a total of 10 members of staff within the team.
The post holder is responsible for:
- preparing the statutory accounts for the Group and other external financial reporting
- maintaining the general ledger, purchasing systems and interfaces to other operational systems
- leading a team responsible for managing finance transaction (payments, income and journals) providing expert advice on all taxation and accounting issues for the Group
Description
Financial Statements
- Responsible for leading and co-ordinating delivery of financial year end process and the production of the annual financial statements for the Group, parent and subsidiaries
- Ensure that an up to date set of accounting policies and procedures are maintained, recommending changes to the Audit Committee on an annual basis
- Lead on the annual external audit of the accounts
Taxation
- Responsible for all VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE and other tax returns for the Group (parent and subsidiary)
- Develop and implement a Tax Strategy for the Group
- Ensure the necessary policy, procedures and guidance are in place to ensure compliance with tax regulations
- Ensure tax advice is provided for new activities, developments or contracts
Management of General Ledger and Financial Systems
- Responsible for day to day management control and effectiveness of core financial systems and interfaces ((asset management/income/payroll)
- Responsible for chart of accounts and code book
- Lead for developing improvements in financial systems to maximise efficiency and reporting within finance team and wide business
Financial Control Framework
- Responsible for the organisational financial control framework (financial regulations) balancing good control with business efficiency
- Ensure the necessary policy, procedures and guidance are in place to ensure that financial control is effective across the Group
Other Financial Reporting and Controls
- Responsible for the on-going maintenance of the Group and subsidiary balance sheets including the asset and liability register
- Responsible for capital accounting policies and procedures
- Leading the delivery of month end financial close processes
- Ensure that control and intercompany accounts are reconciled on a regular and timely basis
- Providing information/completion of other regulatory or funder requirements relating to assets, cash and valuations reporting
Cash and Banking
- Responsible for all day to day banking arrangements and cash management in line with treasury management policy and procedures
- Support the Deputy Director of Finance in delivering the Treasury Management Strategy, including charging process and monitoring compliance against Golden Rules
Financial Transactions
- Responsible for systems and process for the ordering and payment for goods and services and collection of non-tenant income
- Supporting the People Team in the delivery of payroll services
- Lead a team of staff delivering an efficient and effective service in line with agreed service level agreement and KPIs
- Develop an annual finance function improvement plan and implement specific improvements in finance process and systems
Profile
- Please note candidates will only be considered if they experience in Fixed Asset, Tax & VAT.
- Expert in financial management of a charitable, public sector or similar organisation
- Significant knowledge of best practice in financial accounting, reporting and tax
- Professional qualification (CCAB or equivalent)
- Good working knowledge of financial control frameworks
- Good working knowledge of accounting and purchasing systems
- Up to date knowledge of Housing Sector regulatory environment
- Expert knowledge of charitable sector accounting and taxation
- Good knowledge of housing development finance
Job Offer
Generous salary ranging from £65-68k
Free parking
Part home, part office based job if desired
A chance to work for a very worthwhile organisation