£65,000 to £80,000
Reference: 2110
Think Accountancy and Finance are pleased to be supporting one of their key clients in recruiting a Qualified and experience Group Financial Controller to join their busy team on a permanent basis in their offices based in Leatherhead.
The role will report directly into the Finance Director and requires an individual who has experience implementing an ERP system as well as growing a finance team in line with acquisitions.
Main Purpose of Role:
The Group Financial Controller will manage and develop the finance function, ensuring the implementation and maintenance of effective financial controls and reporting. The post holder will be responsible for managing and developing all finance processes including credit control, identifying and facilitating improvements to the financial and business processes, and managing a small team.
The Group is planning on implementing a new ERP solution in the coming months so the post holder will be expected to play a lead role in the design and implementation of the system. In the addition the Group is highly acquisitive and therefore the post holder will expected to manage the integration of new businesses and it is vital you have experience of this.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Accounts Payable and General Ledger
- Manage the performance of Accounts Payable and General Ledger processes ensuring these processes are efficient, effective and that Group’s cash flow is continually maximised
- Responsible for undertaking regular balance sheet account reconciliation reviews ensuring all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and any outstanding items are cleared on a timely basis
- Formally review performance of Accounts Payable and General Ledger processes on a regular basis and ensure any corrective actions and areas for development are documented and followed up on a timely basis
- Ensure all financial reporting processes and internal controls are documented and compliant with GAAP, Group Accounting Policies and Delegated Authorities
- Review internal controls and processes to ensure compliance with Group reporting requirements and Delegated Authorities
Credit Control
- Ownership of the sales invoicing process
- Ensure a laser-like focus on credit control and cash receipts by ensuring:
- The cash collection strategy is optimised in and outside of the winter season
- Regularly review the status of the ledger and collection actions
- Ensure all customer portals are maintained and are always up to date
- Formally review performance of the sales invoicing and credit control processes on a regular basis and ensure any corrective actions and areas for development are documented and followed up on a timely basis
Financial reporting and systems
- Responsible for consolidated balance sheet reporting including all consolidation entries and intercompany processes
- Manage the Group’s policy for reconciling and settling intercompany balances and monitor its effectiveness
- Accountable for the planning and execution of the year-end, production and coordination of the timetable, Statutory Accounts for UK entities and managing the relationship with external auditors
- Accountable for the Group’s reporting system and COA including the development of a programme of continuous enhancements to core processes in addition to P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting in order to provide a more accurate and in-depth view of Group results
- Ensure all system patches/upgrades are managed effectively and full tested before go-live
- Ensure compliance with all legal, statutory and reporting requirement, adherence to Group accounting policies at all times and provide advice and guidance on accounting policy matters
Management Reporting
- Assist with the development of the Group’s 3 year business planning and forecasting process, ensuring that all deliverables are delivered on-time, right first-time
- Assist budget holders to finalise monthly accounts including detailed reviews of actual transactions, finalisation of accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income entries and ensuring these are fully evidenced and supported at all times
People management and development
- Direct, develop and manage the Assistant Accountants to ensure they have the training and support to meet their objectives
To be considered for this position, we are looking for a Qualified accountant (preferably ACA) with at least 5-10 years post-qualification experience. You will also have worked within a group accounting role that included project management. As you will be responsible for managing a small team, we are also looking for a hands on manager who can support the team throughout the system implementation.
Key Skills
- ERP System experience, particularly Microsoft BC
- Expert analytical skills with a close attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills
- Proven people management skills yet willing and able to be hands on when required
- Good communication skills as well as an ability to work cross-culturally with top management and their advisors
- Strong interpersonal capabilities with strong motivational skills
- Sense of urgency and ability to respond swiftly to changing circumstances
- An ability to initiate and implement change
- An ability to exercise effective judgement within constrained time-scales and resources in light of competing pressures
To discuss this role in more detail then please do get in touch. We are looking to interview as quickly as possible to ensure a smooth transition into the position.
Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.
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