Financial Controller/Manager

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. 

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