Job Locations
UK-Newcastle Upon Tyne
Job Profile
LSL are one of the largest providers of services to mortgage intermediaries and franchised estate agencies and provide valuation services to many of the UK's largest mortgage lenders.
The LSL Franchising division are looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller into our divisional finance team based within our Newcastle upon Tyne head office.
As the Financial Controller, you will be instrumental in delivering financial objectives aligned with the business plan. You will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, managing the financial accounts team, and contributing to the overall financial health of the division.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role and join us in shaping the financial success of our division then we would welcome your application.
Typically, the duties and responsibilities of the role will include:
* To deliver financial objectives as outlined in the business plan for the LSL Franchising Division.
* To maintain balance sheet reconciliations across 8 trading entities and dormant companies.
* Contribute to monthly management reporting, year-end reporting, and statutory accounts.
* Lead the capital expenditure process and conduct cost reviews.
* Manage and develop the Financial Accounts team, providing leadership and support.
* Oversee the statutory audit process and liaise with Internal and External Auditors.
* Produce and review monthly management accounts pack within agreed timetables.
* Maintain strict cash management in conjunction with Corporate Treasury function.
* Prepare data for inclusion in Group VAT Returns.
* Conduct monthly Inter-Company reconciliations.
* Assist Finance managers in preparing monthly management accounts.
* Develop goals and objectives for direct reports, providing regular appraisals.
The knowledge, expertise and qualifications required to be successful in this role include:
* An Accountancy qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience
* Preparation of Statutory Accounts.
* Management of teams.
* Working with Audit, Tax & Legal advisors.
* Ability to develop the accounts system.
* Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
* Ability to manipulate and analyse data.
* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Exception attention to detail.
In return we can offer you:
* Hybrid working with an 80% office/20% home working model.
* Free on-site office parking.
* A competitive benefits package with the option to purchase enhanced and additional benefits to suit you.
* An opportunity to build on and develop a long-lasting rewarding career.
* A collaborative team working culture.
LSL is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on your background or needs, if you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr