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Assistant Financial Controller

  • Location: Leeds
  • Salary: £45000 - £55000 per annum + Bonus, Pension, Health Care, Parking
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 2 years ago

  • Sector: Finance, Qualified Finance
  • Contact: Leeds Qualified
  • Contact Email: leeds_qualified@sharpconsultancy.com
  • Expiry Date: 18 November 2021
  • Job Ref: JC35687_1634654610

A very interesting manufacturing group based towards the east side of Leeds require a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Management Accountant/Financial Accountant/Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance in a very interesting Assistant Financial Controller position.

You will support the Head of Finance and CFO in the day to day running of the accounts function playing a key role across the wider business as the organisation looks to take the next step in their ambitious expansion plans.

Initial duties will include:
*Work with the Head of Finance to plan and deliver the annual budget to agreed time-frames.
*Overseeing the monthly Management Accounts ensuring Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed at each month end.
*Analyse, improve, and develop KPI reports to improve the commercial value of the Monthly Management Accounts pack.
*Ensure delivery of budget performance by driving improvements in finance team processes, controls, and reporting.
*Improve financial awareness throughout the business, liaising with senior stake holders across operations, sales, marketing, and distribution.
*Maintenance of quarterly cash forecasting.
*Manage the month end reconciliation and submission of the Invoice Discounting facility.
*Develop and implement weekly balance reporting ensuring the accuracy of stock reporting and valuations.
*Working capital management including improving cash collection and invoice process.
*Ensure compliance with HMRC VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE returns.
*Evaluate current systems potentially project managing system upgrades and improvements if required.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the following experience:
*CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified.
*Previous experience within group functions would be advantageous although not essential.
*Managing/mentoring finance teams/individuals in current or previous roles.
*Experience within manufacturing, food, engineering, retail, or other similar industries.

The role would be ideal for either a senior management accountant looking to make that next step in their career or an experienced Finance Manager that enjoys a fast-paced group function environment.

Excellent all-round package and the opportunity to join a business at a very exciting point in their development make this an ideal position for any career minded CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified senior management accountant/Financial Controller looking for their next challenge.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 25 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.