Financial Controller - Lincoln £50-55k + benefits
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 their career. The business will double in turnover over the next few years and the Financial Controller will play a pivotal part in this process. There could be the opportunity to progress to Finance Director for the right candidate
- 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 & 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.
Necessary:
- Previous experience in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role.
- AAT /ACCA/CIMA or QBE
- Experience with Xero would be advantageous.
- Highly PC literate & skilled with all Microsoft Office Based applications
- Accurate data entry and keen eye for detail.