Finance Manager / Financial Controller Brentford Salary Circa £55-60k Plus an excellent benefits package Our client a construction services company based in Brentford is currently looking to add an experienced Finance Manager/Controller to their business, the role will report to the Finance Director. They are looking for a dynamic Finance Manager (Financial Controller designate) to support the FD with strategic decision making and lead the finance team operations. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious person with a “can-do” attitude and a proven ability to lead a team. JOB DUTIES The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of five colleagues in the finance team. activities. Work with the Finance Director on regulatory and financial reporting, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. * Production of Monthly management accounts for company with a very good understanding of departmental accounts. * Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly. * Oversee and ensure weekly staff payroll and client invoicing is processed to ensure weekly deadlines are met. * Oversee and ensure weekly supplier payments are processed. * Ensure VAT, PAYE, CIS and Corporation tax is processed and paid accurately and on time. * Manage all bank reconciliations * Manage petty cash, credit card expenses and cash expenses * Manage the invoice discounting facility * Assist cash flow management * Assist with the budging process * Support year-end close process * Support Finance Director with the annual audit. * Fixed Asset Management and Accounting (including fleet of Business vehicles) * Maintain Hire Purchase schedule and record interest payments. * Ad hoc reporting to Finance Director * Assist FD in continually reviewing business processes and internal controls. Candidate requirements * 2 years working experience as a Financial Manager/Controller * Strong team Leadership and management skills * Educated to degree standard (desirable) * ACCA or CIMA qualified (desirable- must be part qual) * IT savvy with strong excel skills * Strong technical accounting knowledge * Experience of Sage 50 Cloud accounting software desirable * Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process If interested in this amazing career opportunity please forward your CV to Anna Maguire