Interim Financial Controller - Part Time

Main Purpose

The production of management and financial accounts; oversee financial systems, records and associated controls; Business Partnering; VAT and Tax; and ad hoc projects.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

· Manage the preparation of the company's financial accounts to ensure these are presented accurately and on time

· Present management with an insightful and comprehensive view of actual and forecast business performance; of emerging trends; and risks to that performance

· Manage the year-end audit and production of the annual report and accounts.

· Work with external accountants to develop and maintain the General Ledger and related systems, policies and procedures in the Financial Control function to ensure effective and efficient financial management

· Carry out all necessary actions, including review of all financial reconciliations, to ensure that the company meets its financial obligations.

· Assist in issuing invoices and work with the business to improve the invoicing process.

· Perform key credit control functions to ensure invoices are paid on time.

· Further develop management information to increase clarity, insights, efficiency and speed of preparation.

· Drive improvement and efficiencies to support the fast growing business.

· Corporate Tax and VAT Reporting along with external accounting advisor.

· Review of Accounting Policy to ensure it is in line with changes to accounting standards

· Liaise with external auditors and advisors

· Ad-hoc special projects

Systems:

* Xero

Important Relationships

Hey stakeholders include:

Directors

Department heads

Experience and Qualifications

· Qualified accountant with minimum 3 years PQE ideally with experience in working with fast growing start-up businesses.

· Competent IT skills (i.e. Word and PowerPoint) and advanced Excel skills

· Knowledge of Xero accounting system

· Good presentation skills

Skills and Competencies

· Ability to prioritise a number of different tasks at once and reliably meet deadlines

· Highly organised and methodical with an ability to see projects through to completion

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

· Ability to liaise with senior staff in operational and support departments

· Ability to partner effectively with the external accounting team and wider business

Interpersonal

· To be organised and methodical

· Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management

· Organisation and time management skills

· Ability to communicate at all levels of the business