Financial Controller

This tech company in Leeds centre is scaling up rapidly and as a result they need to hire their first financial controller to support the management team.

If you are looking for your next career step then what better than a fast growing SME which already has a number of well known UK and international clients. You will work closely with an experienced CEO ensuring the continued growth and success of the company.

Duties will include:

• Managing a small team heading up the day-to-day financial activities including; preparation of month-end accounts, VAT returns, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, audits and year-end statutory accounts.
• Working closely with non-finance stakeholders providing meaningful analysis from the numbers to ensure commercial decisions can be made effectively.
• Maintain all financial controls and systems within the business, identifying and recommending potential operational efficiencies and improvements to working practices and procedures.
• Improving on forecasting models (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow).
• Oversight of all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• ACCA/CIMA or AAT qualified, with experience working in a busy SME environment, happy to roll your sleeves up and be hands-on.
• Absolute attention to detail, and clarity in written and verbal communication with the ability to articulate financial issues in an easily understandable fashion to non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Xero.

This is a fantastic career step, joining a truly collegiate team and you will be part of a friendly, supportive company which provides a great environment in which to work.

IPS Finance has 40 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.