Job Description
Hands-on SME Financial Controller role, overseeing a team of 3 within finance
Your new company A well-established, privately owned and market-leading organisation, is recruiting a commercially focused Financial Controller to join their team. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for all aspects of the accounting and financial reporting, overseeing a finance team of 3. You will be responsible for generating monthly management accounts, cash-flow reporting and the preparation of statutory accounts. The role requires strong commercial acumen, the appetite to improve systems/processes and the flexibility to pitch in with ad hoc tasks as and when needed.Key Duties:
* Preparing monthly and annual reports for senior management.
* Managing cash flow, VAT returns, payroll, and statutory payments.
* Leading and developing the finance team, to oversee Sales, Purchase & Nominal Ledgers.
* Ensuring compliance with financial legislation.
* Liaising with external auditors and managing audits.
* Overseeing credit insurance, invoice discounting, and risk management.
What We’re Looking For
* You will hold a professional qualification, with proven experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or similar senior finance role.
* Strong knowledge of financial compliance and experience in managing audits and external relationships.
* Expertise in cash flow management, VAT, payroll, and statutory returns.
* Excellent leadership and communication skills.
* Ability to provide strategic financial advice to directors.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary: £60,000 – £70,000.
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Opportunity for the role to develop into Head of Finance / Finance Director
* The role is office based in Poole, with a collaborative and supportive environment.
* Free parking available on site.
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