Universal Business Team
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London, Greater London
Financial Controller
Overview
Job Description
A long-established and growing family-owned business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller. The business has ambitious but realistic growth plans to achieve within three years. The company is operationally excellent and enjoys great customer loyalty. You will undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Finance controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management. Responsibilities * Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition * Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances * Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements * Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting * Research technical accounting issues for compliance * Support month-end and year-end close process * Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting * Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings * Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls * Additional controller duties as necessary Requirements * Proven working experience as a Financial controller * 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience * Advanced degree in Accounting * CPA or CMA preferred * Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures * Experience with creating financial statements * Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process * Excellent accounting software user and administration skills Benefits * Salary between 45,000 - 60,000 per annum DOE * Pension * Free on-site parking facilities