Commercial Vehicle Auctions (CVA) lead the industry for the auction disposal of light and heavy commercial vehicles and plant. Operating from three specialist hubs in Doncaster, Hemel Hempstead and Livingston in Scotland we are the preferred choice for hauliers, transport companies, leading food retailers, vehicle rental companies, finance groups and local authorities for the auction disposal of their assets. CVA has been trading for more than 30 years. Our dynamic and experienced management team have grown our market share substantially in recent years and this trend is set to continue. It is our ability to forge long standing, mutually beneficial business relationships with our customers that has been the bedrock of our success and will be the key to our future growth.
We are part of the Ballyvesey Group which is a large group with interests in various truck dealerships, trailer manufacturing, Transport, Vehicle Maintenance and construction equipment sales.
As a Financial Controller, you will provide high-quality financial management to senior stakeholders
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and consolidate financial reports across business units, ensuring accuracy and clarity for senior management.
* Preparation and presentation of Board Financial reporting on a monthly basis.
* Ensure auction Sales transactional data is accurately imported into the Accounting system and maintaining regular reconciliation and agreement of balances between the Sales and Accounting systems.
* Manage the balance sheet to accurately reflect the company's financial position, ensuring monthly and periodic balance sheet reconciliations are prepared.
* Oversee banking, cash flow and cash flow forecasting, collaborating closely with the Managing director.
* Enhance the internal control environment by identifying and implementing improvements and liaising with the Group Head of Internal Audit to ensure group and company standards are maintained.
* Responsibility for ensuring HMRC returns are accurate and timely.
* Preparation of year end audit files and liaising with external auditors.
* Manage and oversee the annual budget process and quarterly reforecasts.
* Ensure compliance with processes such as audits is successfully delivered.
* Provide effective leadership and development.
* Implementation of appropriate financial controls and governance and driving continuous improvement of accounting practices
About you:
You will bring extensive experience in accounting along with a recognized professional qualification. You will be able to connect effectively with all levels of management to reach common goals.Intermediate to advanced IT skills will be essential especially working with data, Excel & Sage. Good organisational and communication skills are important to direct staff and colleagues ensuring information is accurate and timely.
* Ideally you will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, however candidates with exceptional experience will also be considered.
* Effective liaison with all management and staff levels
* Strong technical accounting expertise
* Excellent organizational abilities
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Previous auction experience is desirable