Financial Controller

Location: Consett

Salary
: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

KCR Solutions are delighted to be working exclusively with a dynamic and growing business in Consett to recruit an experienced Financial Controller.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of the company's financial operations and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the company's finances, providing accurate financial information, meaningful insight and commercial support to senior management.

Your role will be varied and hands-on, with responsibility for:

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and statutory accounts
• Preparing and managing budgets and financial forecasts, reporting key findings to senior management
• Managing corporation tax, VAT returns and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Working closely with team members to monitor and discuss progress on job costings
• Analysing project costs against revenue and highlighting key variances
• Identifying, exploring and applying for relevant grant funding opportunities
• Managing payroll and ensuring PAYE and VAT submissions are completed accurately and on time with HMRC
• Overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Managing cash flow and intercompany invoicing
• Carrying out credit control and negotiating appropriate payment terms
• Providing accurate and timely accounting information to external bodies
• Supporting the Managing Director and senior management team with financial analysis and commercial decision-making

We are looking for a confident and capable finance professional who can take ownership of the company's financial function and become a key member of the team.

You will be either a qualified Accountant or qualified by experience, with a strong understanding of financial accounting and commercial business operations.

You will also have:

• Strong IT skills, particularly in Xero and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to identify issues and suggest improvements
• The ability to work independently while also working closely with the wider management team