Financial Controller

Location

Farnham, Surrey | United Kingdom

Job description

A unique role has become available on a fixed term contract basis of 14 months which will be going permanent during or after the contract term. This position will be working 4 days per week, initially covering a maternity contract and predominantly assuming responsibility as a Management Accountant. Due to the success of this thriving business, there will be an opportunity for this person to develop into a Financial Controller level position during the contract period.

Financial Controller – Benefits

• 19 days holiday (based on 4 day working week)
• Pension scheme
• Social events – summer and Christmas
• Hybrid working – once the person becomes established in the position
• Car parking
• Hours: 9:00 am – 5.30 pm

Financial Controller – About The Role

This client offers a fabulous working environment, enabling this person to feel part of a growing business while working in a friendly and established working environment.

The current incumbent will be commencing her maternity leave in June, allowing for an adequate handover across a few month–end reporting periods.

Responsibilities:

• Production of the monthly management accounts pack for both (multiple sites)
• Balance sheet reconciliation
• Accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
• Production of the annual budget to include monthly variances
• Producing weekly sales forecasts to the management team
• Statutory returns – VAT / payroll / P11D

Upon the current incumbent returning to the position of Management Accountant this individual will then pick up additional responsibilities akin to a Financial Controller, reporting directly to the Finance Director.

You will be working within a modern, collaborative and cohesive business and this is a super opportunity for someone who wants to work 4 days per week with a view to develop into a Financial Controller.

The successful Financial Controller will have/be:

• A formal qualification in finance – ACCA / ICAEW / CIMA / CA or equivalent
• You will be available with minimal notice – start date pending a successful interview process
• Strong commercial background in finance and accounting, ideally within a service based industry
• Advanced Excel knowledge with previous experience of Sage

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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Salary

£62k per annum