Job Description for a Financial Controller (Permanent)
Who we are:
Construction, Civil Engineering & Groundwork company based in Bedford. We have extensive experience in delivering large-scale residential and commercial developments. Along with working closely with clients on bespoke, small-scale developments.
Who we are looking for:
* Previous payroll and credit control experience is essential
* VAT, PAYE, Corp Tax experience would be desirable
* Evolution Software experience
* Organised, numerical and methodical
* Strong Excel skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent telephone manner
* Ability to manage own workload
* Pro-active approach to process improvement and problem solving
Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, the role will include:
· Weekly and monthly credit control
· Produce debt reports
· Issuing statements to clients
· Liaising with the bank and company accountants
· Daily Bank Reconciliation
· Opening New Customer Accounts
· Raising company invoicing and credits
· Apply appropriate in-depth knowledge of VAT rules and discounted payments to check accurate accounting, reporting and payments/reclaims along with the submitting of the company VAT returns
· Production of monthly profit and loss figures, and monthly financial summary information as required to assist in business plan reports
· Running a weekly payroll for Construction Workers (Holiday cover only)
· Validating CIS accreditations
· Ensure that payments are correctly allocated, to the appropriate account and against the appropriate invoice(s).
· Assisting with cost management, cash flow, forecasting/company debt appraisal
· To identify key considerations with impact performance profitability i.e. excessive overheads, staffing, poor capital management
· Company statutory duties
· Suspend credit facilities in accordance with Credit Policy
· Be aware of duties performed by other team members to enable adequate cover to be provided at all times of holiday/absence
· Setting up workers and applicants on the in-house database
· Assist with collecting weekly timesheets
· Assisting with payroll queries
· Assisting with time sheet disputes
· Fuel card and credit card reconciliation
· Working to strict deadlines
What we have to offer:
* Competitive salary - £40K per annum depending on experience
* Working hours are 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday (flexible hours), all office based (Bedford)
* Enjoyable working environment
* Annual Salary Review
* Workplace pension
If you are interested and would like to apply for this role, please send your CV and any questions to our HR Manager via email