Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Lincoln - £40k-£55k

Benjamin Edwards are currently recruiting for a thriving and growing SME. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager/Financial Controller to develop your career.

The role of the Financial Controller

• Managing all accounting operations
• Preparing and publishing timely monthly management accounts to include full variance analysis to budget and forecast
• Ensuring all reporting is compliant with statutory law and financial regulations
• Ensuring compliance with all HMRC requirements
• Documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Weekly drawdown and cashflow forecasts
• Management of the full working capital cycle (13-week cashflow forecasting, optimal utilisation of confidential commercial invoice financing, robust invoicing, credit control and supplier payment processes)
• Managing the full weekly and monthly payroll processes, including third party deductions
• Contributing fully to the company's financial strategy and decision-making processes
• Completing weekly entering of timesheets into payroll software and associated administration
• Assisting with company compliance and administration including legal paperwork
• Debtor Insurance - Maintenance of trading levels and renewals
• CIS returns
• Intermediary reporting
• Internal PAYE payroll
• Management of A/E Pension for internal and external PAYE staff
• Liaising and negotiating with current and prospective suppliers for items such as Public Liability and Debtor Insurance, Telephones, Stationary etc. to ensure cost effective purchasing
• Research and recommendations for companywide improvements and cost savings where possible

The ideal candidate for the role of Financial Controller

• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role
• AAT/ACCA/CIMA or QBE
• Highly PC literate and skilled with all Microsoft Office based applications including Word/Excel/PowerPoint. Experience with Xero would be advantageous.
• Accurate data entry and keen eye for detail.