We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller who is flexible, unflappable and with a great personality to work for an established organisation which has a office based on the Northampton borders.

A varied, fast paced role as outlined below:-

Daily duties are likely to involve:-

Train and look after a small team whilst encouraging personal growth and development.

Take responsibility for and ownership of all finance and accounts functions.

Reconcile all bank accounts daily and RBS Invoice finance reconciliations.

Prepare monthly Depreciation, Accruals & prepayment journals

Prepare monthly management accounts with all balance sheet reconciliations.

Analyse and review financial performance and report to directors.

Review, maintain and improve general ledger and other systems.

Manage cash, credit facilities and credit control.

Oversee payroll (and our Auto-enrolment pension scheme) and create and reconcile payroll journals.

Prepare and submit VAT returns and handle import/export tax requirements.

Ensure company financial systems align with production systems to ensure efficient invoicing.

Manage, control and account for company credit cards and payment facilities.

Liaise with third party consultants to calculate and submit R&D tax claims and other grants.

Liaise with external auditors and accounts for statutory year end accounts and stock take.

Oversee day-to-day finance and review month end close aligning with the Finance & HR Manager.

Qualified Financial Controller, ideally with qualifications but will of course consider QBE

Sage Line 50/50 Cloud is essential.

Sage Payroll experience would be desirable.

Experience of links between accounts and ERP software preferred.

Proven ability to solve problems and implement change.

Experience of liaising with external auditors and accountants.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to work independently, while managing and prioritising the work of a small finance team

Must be a driver as occasionally you will be required to work with the other two local offices