Financial Controller

Zitko Consulting ,
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Overview

Job Description

Financial Controller - Part-time (c25hrs pw) Looking to return to work after a period away? Or are you starting your career in finance and looking to make an impact? Love Xero and cloud accounting? Want to work in a people-oriented environment that will require you to forge strong relationships? At Zitko, you'll have the chance to utilise all your skills in reporting, budgeting, forecasting, credit control and analysis whilst carrying out all the necessary financial duties of a growing £2.5 - £5m turnover business. You'll work very closely with the Directors and Strategic Management Team and be heavily involved in the key decisions and strategy that will shape the company's growth. You'll also love the varied and demanding nature of the permanent and contract businesses that make up the group. As the company grows, so will this role, and in 12-18 months you will find the opportunity is there to increase your hours to a traditional full-time position. For a list of all the day to day duties, see below, but if this sounds like you and you'd like to know more, get in touch with George Zitko on 01480 473245, apply to this role, or send in some information to george@zitko.co.uk. Day to day responsibilities * Provide business partnering and financial guidance to the Directors and SMT. * Production and timely delivery of all financial reporting. * Preparation of monthly management accounts and review of actual performance against budget and forecasts. * Ensuring Xero is up to date with all invoices, expenses, sales and purchase ledgers across 3 business units. * Management of relationships with key stakeholders in the business, such as Bank, pension provider, suppliers and customers. * Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns * Preparation of all month end reconciliations including fixed asset registers, bank, sales ledger, other debtors, prepayments, other creditors, trade creditors, accruals, provisions, VAT, pensions and inter-company. * Producing ad-hoc reports at the request of the Directors and sales team. * Safeguarding and controlling the company's finances ensuring that all statutory, regulatory, contractual reporting and compliance obligations are met. * Continual improvement of financial reporting, policies, procedures & strategies. * Preparing 13-week cash flow forecasts ensuring optimum funding/cash availability. * Working closely with the company's accountants throughout the year and in preparation for the year end accounts.