The West Group are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract as maternity cover. Bring your experience to a company with over 50 years of success In this Financial Controller role, you will act as an ambassador for the company by promoting a positive image internally and externally and demonstrating support for our strategic direction. We are looking for someone who is determined to succeed, achieve targets, and ensure compliance with company regulations, department confidentiality, and health and safety. If that sounds like you - we'd love to hear from you. Job Responsibilities Customer Communication: Communicate daily with customers, building and maintaining good working relationships and ensuring that all invoices are paid to terms Credit Checks: Perform credit checks for new and existing customers Customer Setup: Set up customer accounts, negotiate payment plans, and set up terms and conditions Internal Communication: Regularly liaise with the Sales team and maintain accurate activity notes within SAP Payment Allocation: Allocate incoming payments daily, phoning customers to request remittance advice when required Reconciliations: Perform regular account reconciliations, ensure bank reconciliations are completed daily and investigate and resolve any irregularities or enquiries Essential Skills We're looking for a team player with a positive and proactive attitude for this Financial Controller role. Key skills and experience include: Knowledge of accounts and SAP B1 Familiarity with accounts payable and receivable functions Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data entry skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and use initiative Apply for this Financial Controller role today and further your experience while driving success