Financial controller

Our client is a manufacturer and distributor of precision equipment. They are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take full day to day operational responsibility for their finance, HR & IT departments. Reporting to the CEO, this is a hands on role covering statutory reporting, preparation of management information, Board reporting, Budgets, Taxation and all financial aspects of corporate governance.

Duties include:

1. Manage all accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable/payable, general ledger and cost accounting.
2. Review current systems, processes and controls and recommend necessary changes
3. Coordinate and direct the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and variance reports.
4. Prepare and publish timely monthly management accounts.
5. Support month-end and year-end close processes.
6. Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and tax filings.
7. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
8. Liaise with external advisers.
9. Provide strategic financial insights to guide decision-making processes.
10. Manage financial risk and ensure the company's financial stability.
11. Manage, motivate and develop the accounts team.
12. Manage and complete staff payroll and pensions.
13. Bank reconciliations.
14. VAT reconciliations and submissions.
15. Year end accounts for Audits.