Financial Controller 35K - Daventry
08.30am-17.00pm 40 Hours Per Week
Reporting to the Finance Director, this key role involves the day to day management of the finance function in a fast moving logistics and warehouse company.
Key Accountabilities- Manage the finance function, including key tasks:
- Banking / cash flow / reconciliation
- Sales ledger
- Purchase ledger
- Monthly payroll
- Monthly VAT return
- Weekly and monthly reporting
- Budgets and forecasts
- Ensuring all accountancy and legislation guidelines are followed
- Develop systems and processes to improve efficiency within the finance function
- Use all available evidence to make informed decisions to solve issues
General- Ensure the high level of Health, safety and welfare of all self and others through adherence to the Health and Safety statement and policy
- Adhere to all relevant office standard operating procedures and risk assessments at all times
- Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team
- Be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work
- To perform any reasonable request from the Finance Director
Skills and Experience - Previous finance experience
- Part or fully qualified accountant
- Communications skills to work at a senior level
- Trustworthy
- Takes ownership for own performance
- Able to work to time sensitive deadlines and prioritise work
- Able to problem solve and make decisions
- Excellent numeracy, spoken and written communication skills
- Strong IT skills (competent user of Office 365 package) including the extraction of data and manipulation of data
- Experience of using Transport / Warehouse Management Systems desirable
- Advanced level on Microsoft Excel required
- Experience in SAGE system desirable
- Willing to challenge established practices
- Able to pay strict attention to detail
- Able to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to communicate with customers and suppliers on a daily basis
- Have exceptionally high standards
- Good organisational skills
For further details please contact - Amanda @Pertemps Daventry