Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Lincoln £50-55k + benefits

Benjamin Edwards are currently recruiting for a thriving and growing SME. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager/Financial Controller to develop their career. The business will double in turnover over the next few years and the Financial Controller will play a pivotal part in this process. There could be the opportunity to progress to Finance Director for the right candidate

• Managing all accounting operations.
• Preparing and publishing timely monthly management accounts to include full variance analysis to budget and forecast.
• Ensuring all reporting is compliant with statutory law and financial regulations.
• Ensuring compliance with all HMRC requirements.
• Documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Weekly drawdown and cashflow forecasts.
• Management of the full working capital cycle (13-week cashflow forecasting, optimal utilisation of confidential commercial invoice financing, robust invoicing, credit control and supplier payment processes).
• Managing the full weekly and monthly payroll processes, including third party deductions.
• Contributing fully to the company's financial strategy and decision-making processes.
• Completing weekly entering of timesheets into payroll software and associated administration.
• Assisting with company compliance and administration including legal paperwork.
• Debtor Insurance - Maintenance of trading levels & renewals.
• CIS returns.
• Intermediary reporting.
• Internal PAYE payroll.
• Management of A/E Pension for internal and external PAYE staff.
• Liaising and negotiating with current and prospective suppliers for items such as Public Liability and Debtor Insurance, Telephones, Stationary etc. to ensure cost effective purchasing.
• Research and recommendations for companywide improvements and cost savings where possible.

Necessary:

• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role.
• AAT /ACCA/CIMA or QBE
• Experience with Xero would be advantageous.
• Highly PC literate & skilled with all Microsoft Office Based applications
• Accurate data entry and keen eye for detail.