Company Bio:
The Cocoabean Company is an established family business in Dumfries & Galloway, employing 30 staff members (increasing during holiday seasons). The business is a tourist attraction (chocolate workshops & play with large cafe), wedding venue and manufacturer of handmade bespoke chocolates to trade businesses & the public.
Synopsis:
Due to retirement, we are looking to appoint a Financial Controller to support the directors and take ownership of all financial aspects of the business. The successful candidate will be regarded as a key member of the leadership team, working closely with other departments and will also have responsibilities within legal, operations and HR.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
1. Sales Ledger
2. Purchase Ledger
3. Banking
4. Bank reconciliation
5. Credit control
6. Prepare and file VAT
7. Weekly and monthly Payroll (and PAYE returns)
8. Ownership of all day-to-day finances across the business
Bigger Picture:
1. Provide meaningful figures and reports to help drive business performance and decisions
2. Production of revenue and profitability analysis
3. Ensure compliance with all accounting standards/financial regulations
4. Establish external relationships with key contacts such as auditors, bankers, solicitors and statutory organisations such as inland revenue etc.
5. Cash flow forecasting
The candidate:
1. Fully qualified accountant/certification from a recognised institution (e.g. AAT equivalent)
2. Experience of operating in a broad and varied finance role
3. Comfortable challenging the business to improve processes
4. Strong analytical judgement and confidence in decision making
5. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
6. Fluent level of both spoken and written English
7. Strong knowledge of Microsoft packages
8. Commercially minded
9. (Preferable) Strong knowledge of Sage
10. (Preferable) Experience of working in an owner managed SME environment
11. (Preferable) Experience of working in a multi-faceted business
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
* Bookkeeping: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/10/2024
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