Job Role: Financial Controller
Job Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the finance function and ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple sites.
* Prepare monthly/quarterly accounts for company owned company operated stores.
* Responsible for period end routines, bank reconciliations, and journal entries across multiple sites.
* Booking accruals and prepayments at month/quarter end.
* Responsible for quarterly intercompany reconciliations and ensuring timely intercompany settlements.
* Ownership of balance sheet accounts for reporting entity and responsibility for reconciliation.
* Approving vendor setups, payments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Revenue return preparation & submission in accordance with revenue deadlines.
* Assist with interim & year end audit queries in accordance with tight deadlines.
* Identify and assess risks and inefficiencies throughout the business.
* Act as a point of contact for store queries.
Requirements
* A qualified accountant with membership of a professional body (e.g. ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
* 2-3 minimum years experience working in a finance function.
* An ambitious self-starter with a positive attitude, committed to pursuing a career in accountancy and a desire to progress within the organisation.
* Attention to detail with strong financial and analytical skills.
* Ability to demonstrate experience in working in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to plan and prioritise workloads to agreed deadlines.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the business.
* Ability to demonstrate strong initiative and an achievement-oriented approach to results.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, especially with respect to large data sets.
Key Responsibilities
This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and take ownership of key aspects of the finance function.