Search are excited to be partnering hugely successful owner-managed SME based out in Leeds to assist in the hire of a Financial Controller.

Reporting to the Managing Director and supported by an experienced Finance team, the successful candidate will overseeing day-to-day financial operations ensuring there is a robust controls environment.

The Financial Controller will be the number 1 in finance offering support to the wider business through offering financial/commercial support to non-financial managers.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation of financial reporting
• Ensuring there is a robust control environment in place to manage financial risks and controls.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to proactively drive business results through better planning, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee monthly/weekly payroll
• Manage a small transactional team
• Manage the monthly accounting close process and year-end statutory accounts, maintaining strong relationships with auditors and tax accountants.
• Proactive development of processes and systems to add value.
• Company secretary responsibilities

In order to be considered for the role you must be:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• 5 years experience in a similar role
• Happy to be hands-on & into the detail

Salary:

• £60,000 - £70,000
• Bonus
• Strong Private Pension

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.