Financial Controller
£80,000 - £85,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Are you a Qualified Accountant with a hands-on approach who can manage an efficient month and year-end reporting cycle and lead a small team? Aila is partnered with our longstanding client who has constantly been recognised for their awards and offers an excellent environment for you to excel.
About the Company:
* 11 years in Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For
* ~£100m turnover, leading British Manufacturing business
* The leader in its field with two separate businesses in the Group
* Strong Employee Value Proposition & sustainably focused
The Role:
The role is based in Letchworth with a flexible hybrid structure in place. You report to an experienced Group Financial Controller and operate an autonomous management role, leading a team and managing an effective and efficient year-end audit process. You will also manage multi-currency cash flow forecasting and recommend cash management approaches to optimise liquidity globally.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage regular multi-currency cash flow forecasting and recommend cash management approaches to optimise liquidity globally
* Manage all currency issues including forecasting and currency risk for the Group globally
* Manage the Treasury team ensuring a flexible approach to resourcing and appropriate cover
* Staff management of the Senior Accounts Assistant and Cashier
* Manage the fixed asset processes including capital expenditure reporting, providing guidance to business managers on expenditure, issuing asset numbers and running depreciation reports
* Prepare the annual statutory accounts pack including notes to the accounts
* Manage internally the daily activities of the Group and UK statutory audits to ensure timely and efficient completion
* Manage the completion of the statutory accounts and audit of two overseas entities
* Review internal control processes and recommend solutions for any deficiencies identified
* Calculate and manage payment of Corporation Tax
* Prepare R&D tax credit claims and ensure that the opportunities for tax relief are optimised
* Proactively resolve technical taxation queries from within the Group and from the external advisers
* Manage the preparation of accurate and timely VAT, Intrastat and EU sales returns
* Prepare the quarterly financial accounting consolidation for the Group
* Manage the reconciliation of accounts including inter-company and intra-company stock profit
The Ideal Candidate:
* Qualified ACA Accountant with at least 3 years PQE
* Top 20 Audit background
* Previous experience in management, consolidating results & statutory accounts
* Extensive experience in currency & cash flow management
* Previous year-end statutory accounting experience with a strong technical background
What they Offer:
* Competitive salary: £80,000 - £85,000
* Enhanced pension
* Share Incentive Plan
* 25 days holiday, Healthcare & Life Insurance
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Hybrid working (2-3 days in Letchworth)
How to Apply:
We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.
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