Financial Controller

299100735

£35,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Daventry, Northamptonshire

Accountancy

Posted 22 days ago

Expires In 6 Days

Job Description

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