Financial Controller

Overview

Armstrong Knight are delighted to have partnered with one of the UK's leading IT Support companies. Due to significant growth within their business, our client is now looking to appoint an experienced financial controller to support the company. You will be responsible for owning the beginning-to-end finance processing, which includes client billing, producing the monthly accounting reports and approving weekly payment runs. You will demonstrate commercial rigour; always ensuring that accurate accounting treatment is followed and that the company adheres to financial laws and regulations. Adding value to the company via relevant financial analysis and reporting will be key to the success of this role. You will be an integral member of the finance team and your strong financial knowledge, professionalism and commitment are essential to help motivate and develop junior members of the team. The role will be responsible for the financial processing and reporting of the UK operations.

Responsibilities

Monthly and annual management reporting of results to group level

Variance Analysis to budget/forecast

Contribute to decisions regarding financial strategy

Keep up with industry updates and clients

Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports

Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback

Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems

Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation

Collaborate with auditors to ensure proper compliance with all regulations

Compilation of company budgets, quarterly forecasting and 3-year business plan. Financial modelling in Excel (P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow)

Oversight of tax matters including international transfer pricing, tax workings and year-end computation review

Managing payroll and the company benefit schemes

Rebate calculations and reconciliations

Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations

Bank reconciliations

Monthly payroll processing

Managing, supporting & mentoring the Finance Assistant

Qualifications / Requirements

Experienced financial controller (or senior finance leader)

Demonstrates commercial rigour and ensures accurate accounting treatment and regulatory compliance

Strong financial knowledge, professionalism and commitment; able to motivate and develop junior members of the team

Experience in end-to-end financial processing and reporting for UK operations

Financial modelling in Excel (P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow)

Oversight of tax matters including international transfer pricing, tax workings and year-end computation review

Payroll management and benefits administration

Ability to establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation

Experience collaborating with auditors to ensure proper compliance

Budgeting, forecasting and 3-year business planning

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