Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Ealing

Salary Circa £50-60k Plus an excellent benefits package

Our client a construction company based in Ealing  is currently looking to add an experienced Finance Manager/Controller to their business, the role will report to the Finance Director.  They are looking for a dynamic Finance Manager (Financial Controller designate) to support the FD with strategic decision making and lead the finance team operations.  This is a great opportunity for an ambitious person with a “can-do” attitude and a proven ability to lead a team.

JOB DUTIES

The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of five colleagues in the finance team.  activities. Work with the Finance Director on regulatory and financial reporting, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

• Production of Monthly management accounts for company with a very good understanding of departmental accounts.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Oversee and ensure weekly staff payroll and client invoicing is processed to ensure weekly deadlines are met. 
• Oversee and ensure weekly supplier payments are processed. 
• Ensure VAT, PAYE, CIS and Corporation tax is processed and paid accurately and on time. 
• Manage all bank reconciliations
• Manage petty cash, credit card expenses and cash expenses
• Manage the invoice discounting facility
• Assist cash flow management
• Assist with the budging process
• Support year-end close process
• Support Finance Director with the annual audit. 
• Fixed Asset Management and Accounting (including fleet of Business vehicles)
• Maintain Hire Purchase schedule and record interest payments.    
• Ad hoc reporting to Finance Director
• Assist FD in continually reviewing business processes and internal controls. 

Candidate requirements

• 2+ years working experience as a Financial Manager/Controller
• Strong team Leadership and management skills
• Educated to degree standard (desirable)
• ACCA or CIMA qualified (desirable- must be part qual)
• IT savvy with strong excel skills
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience of Sage 50 Cloud accounting software desirable
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process

If interested in this amazing career opportunity please forward your CV to Anna Maguire