Simpson Judge is delighted to be partnering with an organisation in Macclesfield who are looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller into their small but very friendly team. This is a key role within the organisation and will require the successful candidate to take sole responsibility of all aspects of management and financial accounting for two groups of Companies. This will suit someone ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with hands on, broad experience within an SME.
Responsibilities:
1. Preparation of Financial Statements and supporting notes for Annual reporting
2. Preparation of the statutory accounts including supporting schedules and analysis for Audit
3. Reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts
4. Preparation of the annual Budgets
5. Ensuring the accurate posting of all relevant transactions
6. Preparation and production of Management Accounts, including supporting analysis, budget forecasts and commentary
7. Preparation of Interim Accounts and supporting notes at half-year
8. Preparation of financial data and supporting documents to enable production of Overseas tax returns and UK Corporation Tax returns
9. Submission of ERS data to HMRC
10. Preparation of UK Annual Tax returns for multiple companies
11. Submission VAT/GST Returns in the UK and Overseas
12. Raising inter-company invoices
13. Maintaining small fixed asset and depreciation register
14. Responsibility for the Payroll, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations
15. Reconciliation of bank and cash accounts
Requirements:
16. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
17. Experience operating at a similar level in an SME
18. Experience with international, multi-currency foreign exchange accounting, including IFRS and tax
19. Familiar with consolidations of international subsidiaries and preparation of statutory accounts
20. A proven track record of managing complex financial projects and ensuring regulatory compliance
21. Demonstrated success in process improvement and change management
22. Advanced Excel skills
23. Sage 50 experience
24. IRIS Payroll experience desired but not essential
Compensation and Benefits:
25. Salary up to £65,000 p.a. dependent on experience
26. Free secure onsite parking
27. 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure
28. Matched pension contribution, with the option to utilise a SIPP if preferred
29. Really supportive and personable team
The right to work in the UK without expiry is essential here, as my client is unable to provide sponsorship. This is a fully onsite role, so only candidates within a commutable distance to Macclesfield can be considered.