Financial Controller

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join a successful luxury company. This role offers the chance to work closely with the Managing Director, providing vital support and contributing to the company's ongoing growth and success. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising with staff, suppliers, and clients across various platforms. This is an incredible opportunity to join a thriving business at a pivotal time of expansion.

Join a successful luxury company during an exciting period of expansion
Work directly with the Managing Director, providing crucial support
Opportunity for personal and professional development within the role

What you'll do:

As the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in managing all aspects of our day-to-day accounts. You will report directly to the Managing Director, providing essential support in areas such as budgeting, forecasting, liquidity planning, and VAT returns. Your attention to detail will be crucial in checking CIS records, preparing KPIs, reviewing payment runs, calculating commissions, and overseeing payroll. Your ability to communicate effectively will be invaluable as you interact with staff, suppliers, and clients.

Manage a small finance team, including an Accounts Assistant and purchase ledger
Oversee budgeting and forecasting activities to ensure financial stability
Handle liquidity planning to maintain healthy cash flow
Conduct month-end processing and reporting for accurate financial records
Prepare VAT returns in compliance with regulatory standards
Check CIS records and make necessary submissions
Analyse data and prepare KPIs to track financial performance
Review and approve weekly payment runs by BACS
Calculate commissions for sales colleagues
Oversee payroll activities, liaising with external processing company

What you bring:

The ideal Financial Controller will bring a wealth of accounting knowledge and experience to our team. As a qualified accountant, your strong attention to detail will be invaluable in managing our finance team and overseeing key tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, liquidity planning, VAT returns preparation, CIS record checking, KPI preparation, payment run approvals, commission calculations for sales colleagues, and payroll oversight. Your ability to work independently and take initiative will be key to your success in this role.

Qualified Accountant with strong attention to detail
Experience in managing a finance team
Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and liquidity planning
Experience in preparing VAT returns and checking CIS records
Strong data analysis skills and experience in preparing KPIs
Ability to review and approve payment runs by BACS
Experience in calculating commissions for sales colleagues
Familiarity with payroll processes

What sets this company apart:

Our company is a leading player in their industry, dealing with both private and commercial clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, which has been instrumental in our success. The role is based in St Albans. The salary is £70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus , 25 days plus bank holidays, pension, private, healthcare, hybrid working and other company specific benefits. There is also scope for further career progression.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to hearing from you!

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