Financial Controller

My exclusive client is a fast growing and profitable £15m t/o Contract Engineering SME based at modern offices and integrated Production/Warehousing facility in Middleton, Manchester.

Due to the company's ongoing growth and expansion, the FD seeks a strong no2 in Finance to manage the day to day Accounts function, operating on a Sage 50 platform.

Managing 3 Assistant Accountants and reporting directly as "right hand" to the FD, responsibilities will include:

• Production of monthly Management Accounts with supporting commentary/analysis.
• Efficient and timely control of the ledgers and day to day financial transactions including Payroll and Credit Control.
• Ownership and development of the Stock Management System, with regular contact with the Operations Manager to ensure efficient Stock levels are maintained.
• Support the FD in the robust "bottom up" annual Budget process and regular Forecasting.
• Year end Statutory Accounts compilation, liaising closely with the Auditors.
• Ongoing development of financial and wider operational processes in line with the ongoing growth of the business.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on full range of Accounts experience gained in a similar SME profit centre business.

Specific experience of Stock accounting/control and Sage accounting systems would also be an advantage.

You will either be a qualified accountant or QBE; the FD confirms the "right" person with the experience required is the most important factor.

In return, my client offers a competitive starting salary up to £70k, annual Bonus scheme and Benefits package.

Strong prospects to develop the level and scope of your role with this successful growing SME.

Please send your CV in confidence to Martin Morgan, the retained Consultant. All strong relevant candidates can expect a prompt direct response.