Your new company
Reporting to the owners of this fast-growing SME Business based in North Kent. Ultimately, taking on the full responsibility of the day-to-day operations of the finance department. Responsible for closing month end/year-end, producing management accounts, maintaining purchase and sales ledger, credit control, weekly cash planning, P& L/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow forecast, financial planning, ensuring regulatory compliance, and any other ad-hoc duties that are required in the finance department

Your new role

* Complete month-end and produce management accounts and issue to the board/founders with commentary monthly.
* Managing accounting systems and all process/system changes.
* Support owners and company secretaries in budgeting, forecasting and cash planning.
* Manage year-end accounts and annual audit, liaising with appointed auditors
* Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring all transactions are accurately processed in a timely manner.
* Complete and submit VAT returns and other ad hoc tasks.
* Bank Reconciliations and weekly cash planning.
* Manage all banking facilities and relationships.
* Liaise with budget owners at the end of each period and support cost control.

What you'll need to succeed

* Hold a professional accounting qualification (e.g CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
* Detailed knowledge of Excel, and general computer literacy
* Be used to operating in a business with restricted working capital, where cashflow is paramount to business risks and all decision-making.
* Knowledge and experience of Accounting systems including implementations
* Experience of working as a number 1 in finance role

What you'll get in return
The Financial Controller is paying £60-80,000 DOE + bonus and other great benefits

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, you can reach me on or 01622 235682
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