KennedyPearce are hiring a Financial Controller role based in Epping in Essex. This is an SME distribution company and we're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Financial Controller. This role will be 5 days in the office. This is a broad and varied role, ideal for someone with a proactive mindset, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. As Financial Controller you will play a key role in the company's financial assets, ensuring strong financial controls, and delivering high-quality management information. You'll lead on core finance tasks such as ledger management, reporting, payroll, VAT, cash flow, and audit preparation, while also identifying opportunities for efficiencies across systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:
Financial Reporting:
1. Manage and maintain all accounting ledgers
2. Prepare, approve, and post journal entries
3. Ensure accurate month-end close processes
4. Produce monthly management accounts and reports to agreed deadlines
5. Calculate and verify sales gross margin
6. Oversee and approve BACS payment runs
7. Review sales ledger balances and credit limits
8. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
9. Produce year-end audit schedules and draft financial statements
10. Monitor daily cash levels and maintain cashflow for...