Excellent hybrid Financial Controller no1 Finance role with this growing and profitable well-established Distribution company based in Speke, Liverpool.
Operating from their modern purpose built Warehouse/HO complex with up to c 2 days/wk WFH & flexible working hours, the FC will report directly to the MD/owner to provide strong financial control and also to support the Board to drive successful business growth.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage 2 Assistant Accountants to ensure efficient, accurate and timely financial processing operating on an ERP integrated Accounts system.
* Production of monthly management accounts to report business performance/analysis at the monthly Board Meeting.
* Preparation of P&L and B/S reconciliations.
* Preparation of annual statutory accounts with close liaison with the Auditors.
* Preparation of the monthly payroll.
* Preparation and filing of quarterly VAT returns.
* Daily cashflow control to optimise working capital and ensure Bank covenants maintained at all times.
* Overall, to provide hands-on management ofan efficient, trusted and "added value" Finance function and support the Board to achieve its successful ongoing growth strategy.
Candidate profile:
* Either fully qualified accountant or QBE, you must have experience in a similar fast-moving SME business environment.
* Technically sound with strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
* Strong Microsoft/Excel spreadsheet skills.
* A trustworthy and reliable individualwith high integrity and professional standards.
* Strong "hands-on" approach/attention to detail as well possessing a proactive mindset to operate successfully within thisdynamic, fast-moving SMEtrading environment.
My client offers a competitive starting salary between £65k - £70k + annual bonus plus 5 weeks + statutory hols plus operating in a hybrid working environment offering flexible working hours with up to 2 days/week WFH.
Please send your CV asap to Martin Morgan, the advising consultant - all relevant strong candidates can expect a prompt direct response.