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Our Client a leading wholesale business in Epping are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team. The successful candidate must be a proactive and enthusiastic team player with an aptitude to identify and investigate all matters financial to ensure the safekeeping of the company’s assets.
Reporting to the Group Finance Director the Main Responsibilities and Tasks include:
* Oversee the integrity and accuracy of all financial ledgers, ensuring complete visibility and robust control across the accounting function.
* Prepare, review, and approve key nominal journals, maintaining the accuracy of financial postings and compliance with internal controls.
* Lead month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate closure of ledgers and reporting.
* Calculate and validate monthly gross margin, ensuring accuracy of stock cut-off and alignment with revenue recognition principles.
* Deliver high-quality monthly management accounts and insightful financial reports in line with agreed deadlines, supporting strategic decision-making.
* Conduct regular review of Sales Ledger balances, assessing credit limits and risk exposure as needed.
* Authorise and manage Purchase Ledger BACS payment runs, ensuring accuracy and cash flow alignment.
* Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations.
* Lead year-end processes including preparation of audit schedules (May/August year-end) and production of draft statutory financial statements.
Cash & Treasury Management
* Maintain and monitor daily cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity and effective working capital management.
* Provide cash flow forecasting and proactively manage funding needs across the business.
Payroll & HR Oversight
* Supervise and process weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments.
* Lead staff performance reviews and oversee employee development, training, and contract administration.
* Ensure compliance with HMRC submissions, RTI reporting, and payroll-related statutory requirements.
Stock, Costing & Supply Chain Finance
* Analyse and audit internal pricing models and costings provided by the buying team to ensure accuracy and margin protection.
* Ensure inventory reporting is accurate, with correct average costing and reconciliation of perpetual inventory counts.
* Support and oversee annual stock takes in collaboration with auditors.
* Review weekly shipping schedules and verify environmental reporting compliance (e.g., packaging, battery returns).
Foreign Exchange & International Payments
* Manage foreign currency transactions including TT payments and letters of credit.
* Set up and approve international supplier payments, ensuring compliance with internal controls and exchange risk management.
Systems & Process Improvement
* Oversee IT systems related to finance, ensuring minimal downtime and continuous improvement.
* Identify and implement enhancements to financial processes and reporting systems, including automation and Excel-based tools.
Tax & Compliance
* Manage quarterly corporation tax payments and support preparation of tax schedules.
* Review year-end tax returns and ensure compliance with all corporate tax obligations.
Property Investment Finance
* Authorise payments and manage cash transfers related to property investments.
* Review and process monthly cash calls and maintain up-to-date loan account schedules.
* Maintain accurate property investment records, including cash books, payments, and proceeds from asset disposals.
* Prepare year-end reports and schedules for external reporting and audit.
Audit & Year-End
* Act as key liaison with external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate provision of information.
* Lead the year-end financial close process, supporting the delivery of statutory accounts and tax compliance.
* A thorough practical understanding of accounting principles and techniques
* A high degree of communication skill
* A good work ethic with strong drive to meet targets
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Wholesale Building Materials, and Retail Building Materials and Garden Equipment
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