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Financial Controller Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at FORENSIC ACTION LTD
Title: Financial Controller
Company: FORENSIC ACTION LTD
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Hiring for a client where I am the strategic advisor. No agencies.
Growing Publishing Sales Company based near Edgware Road Tube Central London
The role is to act as financial controller, full time, in London office based not remote and working across two main trading companies with a combined turnover of c £8m pa. (Growth 25-30% pa).
You will manager a Sales ledger person as well as finance assistant managing purchase ledger.
*Develop and supervise the implementation of internal financial accounting,
monitoring and reporting systems.
*Oversee the management of accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers.
*Manage and maintain commission schedules for staff and contractors
* Analyse, prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial, budgeting and
forecasting reports, and present your findings to the board.
*Manage, mentor and motivate the finance team.
*Review the financial reports and seek ways to reduce company costs.
*Propose solutions to identified risks, and effectively manage stakeholder expectations.
*Lead the team and be responsible for accounting, payroll, VAT and HMRC processes.
*Supervise the research into factors influencing business performance and report on
these.
*Control the preparation and interpretation of statutory accounts and present your
findings.
*Drive the continuous improvement of end to end accounting practices.
You will report into part time CFO.
Must have
* The capability to turn complex data into logical formats.
* Thorough and methodical attention to detail.
* Ability to manage cashflows across 3 legal entities
* The ability to prioritise and have good time management skills.
* Excellent presentation and communication skills.
* Minimum 4 working years of SAGE
* Possess sound technical skills and a high level of numeracy.
* Enthusiasm to obtain new skills and knowledge.
* The ability to accept criticism and to be challenged on your advice.
* Excel skills must include pivot tables. Financial modelling an advantage
* Excellent team management skills and strong leadership qualities.
* Be capable in managing the work of others and to delegate where needed.
* The ability to resolve conflicts or issues that arise between team members.
Qualifications:
Previous financial controller role in smaller company or assistant FC in larger company.
ACCA/CIMA qualified a prerequisite
5 years work experience required
Able to work legally in the UK without visa
Good written and spoken English.
