Financial Controller/Manager

Location: London, UK 

Job Summary: 

Our client are seeking an experienced Financial Controller/Manager to oversee their finance department’s operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing accurate financial reports to aid in strategic decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations. 
• Perform monthly reconciliations for Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Stock Accounting, and Revenue Recognition. 
• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide detailed reporting on divisional results. 
• Conduct month, quarter, and year-end balance sheet reconciliations. 
• Review and post journals at month-end and handle ad hoc tasks. 
• Generate annual and monthly reports to identify results, trends, and forecasts. 
• Ensure accurate recording, filing, and reporting of all transactions. 
• Ensure compliance with statutory laws and financial regulations. 
• Document business processes and accounting policies to maintain internal controls. 
• Streamline and improve operations and accounting systems. 
• Coordinate cash flow management, debt, and debt collection activities. 
• Supervise and manage financial department staff. 
• Oversee the audit process and liaise with external personnel as required. 
• Collaborate with key department heads to aid in accurate management reporting. 
• Assist the CFO in presenting reports to board members, senior executives, and stakeholders. 

Requirements and Skills: 

• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller/Manager. 
• Minimum of 5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience. 
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. 
• Experience in preparing financial statements and management accounts. 
• Familiarity with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process. 
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills. 
• Experience in stock control and inventory management preferred. 

Additional Qualifications (Preferred): 

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA). 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.