Our client is a long established business based in East London. They are looking for a Financial Controller lead the function. This is a number 1 Finance role, reporting to the board and the aim is for somone to become the FD in 12-18 months time.

• Based in East London
• Full time, permanent on site. Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:30
• Salary £90-95k base with a view to FD salary of £125k in 12-18 months
• 25 days paid holiday plus public and bank holidays
• Experience in the financial, manufacturing or commodities industries would be a significant advantage.

• Take responsibility for ensuring that the financial processes, systems and controls are operating effectively
• Responsibility for maintaining statutory records for the business
• Leading and managing finance team of 4
• Preparation of all consolidated Statutory Accounts
• Budget preparation
• Review of all management accounts packs
• Managing transactional team and overseeing/reviewing sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll, cash posting and all general ledger entries.
• Handling VAT, PAYE and Tax duties, including corporation tax.
• Liaise with auditors and preparing audit packs
• Project management of process changes and implementations

The position requires an experienced FC who comes from a background in SME’s and enjoys working as part of a fast-paced, high-growth team.

• 7+ years’ professional experience in a senior Finance position, managing a Finance team.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Good understanding of PAYE and VAT
• Exceptional staff management background
• Minimum of two years experience at Financial Controller level
• Excellent communicator
• Project management
• Proven ability of working under pressure;
• Strong IT skills