A client of ours in the Chelmsford, Essex area are recruiting a Financial Controller to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with a negotiable salary depending on experience.Your key duties in this Financial Controller role will include but are not limited to:Managing all day-to-day accounting operations including sales ledger, purchase ledger, general ledger and banking activitiesPreparing accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and reconciliationsManaging cashflow forecasting and overseeing accounts receivable and payable processesOverseeing payroll, pension contributions, VAT returns and regulatory complianceSupporting the budgeting and forecasting process and monitoring financial performanceProviding financial analysis and commercial insights to support business decisionsReviewing and improving financial controls, systems and processesManaging, mentoring and developing members of the finance teamSupporting the Finance Director with ongoing projects and business improvement initiativesSkills and Experience required to be considered for this role:ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accountancy qualificationPrevious experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance positionStrong financial management, analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departmentsExperience managing and developing finance teamsAdvanced Excel skills and