Financial Controller
- Annual Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
- Location: Guildford
- Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join our corporate company as a Financial Controller. This full-time position is based in Guildford and offers a competitive salary. The successful candidate will oversee our accounting operations, financial planning, and strategy, ensuring the company's financial health and compliance with all regulatory standards.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organisational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
- Manage the preparation of the company's financial reports, ensuring they are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to senior management.
- Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organisation are met including Withholding Payments (CPP, EI), Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Employer Health Tax.
- Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the external auditors as necessary.
- Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.
- Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation.
- Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortised, and disposed of as appropriate.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a financial controller role, preferably within a corporate setting.
- Strong understanding of financial management and accounting principles.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.
Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary.
- Opportunities for career advancement in a corporate environment.
- Pension scheme contributions.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and professional work culture.
To apply for this Financial Controller position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, qualifications, and why you are the best fit for this role.