Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location: Parkfield Ind Est, Manchester (M24) , M24 View map Salary: 35,000 per annum Date posted: 30/04/2012 10:05 Job type:Permanent Company: Trade Only Ltd Contact: Vicky Robinson Ref: Totaljobs Job ID: 53481356

Main job purpose:-

Preparation of timely and accurate financial reporting for Trade Only UK Limited, Altitude PLC and consolidated Group (including 2 overseas entities).

Scope and other information:-

Reporting to the Managing Director (Direct line manager)

Report financial packs to CEO/FD and the Board

Principal duties and responsibilities:-

Monthly management account preparation to include profit and loss, balance sheet and margin for each individual business unit for MD and CEO/FD review.

Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, including prepayment, accruals and deferred income.

Provide P&L account information for the business unit MD/CEO as required.

Assist the business unit MD with the operating budget, produce cash flow and balance sheet budgets and consolidated Group budget.

Produce 12 month rolling forecast quarterly, including cash flow forecast.

Preparation and submission of the quarterly VAT return and EC sales list

Maintenance of the intangible and tangible Fixed Asset Registers

Oversee Sterling and foreign currency bank payments and bank reconciliation

Prepare and submit Daily Cash Report

Co-ordinate team to deliver timely cash collection and supplier payments in order to maximise company cash flow to plan.

Prepare yearly audit packs for UK entities and group consolidation and respond to audit queries in a timely and professional manner

Work with auditors and Board to prepare Statutory accounts of UK entities and UK dormant companies, all annual and tax returns (liaising with Group tax compliance advisers) and assist with Annual Report preparation

Payroll

Supervise supporting staff

Competencies required:-

Previous experience of comprehensive management accounts preparation and financial processing.

Extensive experience of using a computerised accounts package and use of excel.

Good communication skills. Able to respond to both internal and external queries efficiently

Ability to organise time effectively and work to deadlines.

Qualifications required:-

ACMA/AAT qualified or qualified by experience.