Financial Controller

Role Profile

An award-winning, high-growth business based in Blackburn, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their business and be in sole charge of the accounting function of the North West division which covers 6 small sites across Lancashire and North Manchester. The successful candidate will lead the financial controls to support the offsite Managing Director and CEO.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: circa £55,000 – £65,000+ (negotiable)
• Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours
• Perks: Free parking, pension, entreprenarial owners.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller

• Overseeing the cash flow management, monthly management accounts and the financial reporting
• Manage accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, and VAT/Tax compliance
• Monthly reporting and managing financial controls
• Hands-on transactional accounting duties
• Maintaining detailed cashflow report to enable the company to effectively manage its cash balance
• Stakeholder management, liaison with local authorities and non-financial managers across 6 sites
• Support the Managing Director and CEO in strategic growth initiatives
• Oversee the expansion of their property portfolio across various regions
• Assist with preparation of year-end annual accounts
• Corresponding with HMRC

Skills and Experience required as an FC Accountant

• CIMA / CGMA / ACCA / QBE qualified
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• A roll-your-sleeves-up mentality & great work ethic to make an impact and build a foundation for growth
• Commercial business acumen
• An experienced, driven accountant
• Car owner / Driver
• Travel to the further NW sites occurs approx. twice a month
• Office based role

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