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