Financial Controller | Great Gransden (with some travel required to the Stevenage office) | Full Time | Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday | £40,000-£50,000 per annum
Our client is a tape printing company with manufacturing sites in Great Gransden and Stevenage.
They are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Financial Controller to take ownership of the day-to-day, weekly and monthly financial operations, and to support the Finance Director in delivering accurate management information.
Are you the right person for the job?
* ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified, QBE considered
* Strong knowledge of Sage
* Experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash flow management
* A proven track record of bank reconciliation, supplier payments and credit control
* Good understanding of monthly management accounts, journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
* Experience with VAT returns, reporting and audit support
* Excellent Excel skills and the ability to present financial data clearly
* High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
* A collaborative, problem-solving approach and willingness to support colleagues when needed
* Positive can-do attitude and analytical approach
* Ideally with experience in a manufacturing/print business
* A UK driving licence and own car are essential
What will your role look like?
Your responsibilities will cover daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc finance tasks, including:
* Processing bank transactions, customer receipts and purchase ledger invoices
* Credit control, including chasing late payments and escalating as required
* Reconciling bank accounts, managing cashflow forecasts and supplier payments (UK & EU)
* Managing invoice discount facility drawdowns and reconciliations
* Preparing and posting journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation
* Reviewing aged debtors and creditors, stock adjustments and fixed assets
* Assisting the Finance Director with monthly management accounts
* Preparing quarterly VAT and PPT returns
* Supporting audit requirements
* Producing analysis, reporting and sales reports as required
* Treasury management and wider financial control responsibilities
What can you expect in return?
* 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
* Free parking on site
* Pension scheme
* Potential for hybrid working following successful probation
* Training, mentoring and professional development opportunities
* Support to qualify on the job if part-qualified
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