Financial Controller

Adele Carr Recruitment is partnering with a successful organisation in Liverpool, who are keen to appoint a proven, Interim Financial Controller on a full time, interim basis.

Commencing work immediately on a 12-month fixed term contract, the new appointment will report into the commercial Finance Director and provide much needed support to the finance department and team.

You will be a fully qualified accountant, CIMA/ACCA/ACA who enjoys a level of autonomy and responsibility. A commercial individual with leadership qualities, who can see the big picture and can come up with new ideas to reduce costs, increase profit and improve processes and controls.

Part of the senior leadership team, you will have an important part to play ensuring all financial reports and deadlines are met, whilst working with several key stakeholders. As the go to person, you will take ownership of running the team and ensuring budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, year end, cash flow and VAT is recorded accurately to Group.

You will be a self-motivated, hardworking individual, who is seeking to work for a company who will value your work and input. The receptive FD will be there to support your training and progression.

The ideal applicant will have hands on experience, working in a fast paced, environment and the confidence to manage the finance team and reporting.

The Financial Controller, will be responsible for:

• Supporting the board and FD with financial reporting, producing management accounts, P&L
• Heading up the accounts function and ensuring all processes and procedures are robust and fit for purpose.
• Providing support, direction and training for the team
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Treasury, bank reconciliations, cash flow forecast
• Producing annual budgets, forecasting and re- forecast
• Manage / oversee purchase and sales ledger transactions.
• Assist with year-end accounts, liaise with auditors.
• Support process improvements, projects, adding value.

The ideal applicant, will be:

• Seeking to work in Liverpool on a permanent basis.
• Familiar to working in an SME environment and taking on responsibility.
• Knowledge of the construction sector, CIS
• A proven, professional accountant who is self-motivated and hands-on.
• Capable of working well under pressure, meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
• Possess strong communication, analytic and organisational skills.
• Ability to work with individuals across the business and liaise with external customers, suppliers, banks.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel

Recruitment Process
This is a 2 stage interview process with interviews being pencilled in over the coming week.

What's on offer?
This is a well-established, growing organisation who deal with customers across the UK. They're immensely proud of their reputation and provide a positive, collaborative, working environment. They also offer a competitive re-numeration package.

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