We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a family-run SME based in Colchester. With ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to put your own stamp on the finance function and ultimately grow with the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide a high level of management reports.
* Work alongside department heads to pull together budgets and support them in managing budgets effectively.
* Submit monthly management accounts by the 10th working day of each month.
* Ensure accurate and comprehensive reports are provided the day following month-end.
* Ensure that data for the above is entered onto the accounts software in time to complete the above.
* Pull information together so that the accountants can complete the annual accounts by the 20th working day of the following month.
* Maintain all ledgers within the ERP system and ensure expenses are allocated to the correct budgets and cost centres.
* Conduct credit reviews on customers with credit accounts.
* Ensure all receipts are provided for personal expenses submitted by directors/sales reps and process invoices and payments to the individuals where necessary.
* Approve/disapprove new accounts for credit based on reports obtained from credit reference agencies.
* Manage the debt collection process once court proceedings have been agreed.
* Inform customers and sales staff of all new credit accounts opened on a weekly basis.
* Submit VAT returns.
* Conduct bank reconciliations.
Requirements:
* Experience: Demonstrable success as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role within a small to medium enterprise.
* Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong commercial and technical skills.
* Skills: Expertise in project costing, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
* Mindset: Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with a proven ability to thrive in an SME setting.
* Systems: Experience in streamlining financial systems and driving operational efficiency.
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000
* Free snacks and hot drinks.
* Monthly staff meetings with free lunch.
* 22 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with service.
* A company laptop.
* On-site parking.
* Growth by sharing bonus scheme.
Hours: 7.30am-4.30pm, Monday-Friday.
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