Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum

I am working exclusively with a prestigious building firm based in the heart of Central London who are seeking a Financial Controller to take sole responsibility for a busy finance function.

This is a standalone role in a friendly, supportive and professional environment. You will be solely responsible for all the transactional finance inputting, Payroll as well as Management Accounting and preparation of the year-end which is signed off by an external practise.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Input invoices and ensure timely supplier payments with appropriate approvals.
• Oversee credit control and the preparation of financial information for accountants and external auditors.
• Manage all day-to-day Bookkeeping processing accounts to Trail Balance, prepayments, accruals, and the preparation of management figures including profit & loss, balance sheet and variance to budget.
• Develop annual budgets and revised forecasts.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and transfers, prepare tax returns and handle various enquiries from clients, banks & HMRC.
• Implement new processes to enhance efficiency, such as paperless operations and full BACS payment systems.
• Manage accurate weekly in-house payroll and payments for 35+ staff including sub-contractors, new employee entries and verifying CIS status with HMRC.
• Prepare payroll records and submissions to revenue authorities.
• Monitor and record staff sickness, absences, and holiday allowances in conjunction with our office manager.
• Handle P11d reporting, staff expenses, mobile phones, and credit card management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Controller, ideally within a small to medium-sized business
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Sage Line 50, Eque2 Construct & Payroll or at least exposure to a Construction/Building/Project environment is a big advantage
• Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment and execute tasks in a timely, professional, and accurate manner.

This role would suit a proven Finance Manager with an SME business background in a similar industry who is looking for a new challenge.