An amazing newly created opportunity has arisen for a fast paced growing SME situated on the Essex / Herts border. The Financial Controller is someone who can work collaboratively as a team player, and is able to easily build and maintain strong working relationships and is able to lead by example.Main responsibilities include

• Manage month-end close processes including the posting of accurate accruals, prepayments, and deferred income
• Produce monthly management accounts and department finance reports
• Proactively support non finance people with departmental budgets
• Work with department managers to identify areas of improvement to drive efficiencies and increase financial performance throughout the company
• Ensure the Finance Team is highly engaged, focused on the key priorities and developing in line with the needs of the individual and Planteria
• Ensure tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, CIS and corporation tax, with support from external advisors
• Oversee external audits
• Assist the Finance Director with budget setting, financial modelling and improvements to finance systems and processes

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following

• Ideally Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience as Finance Manager or Controller
• Experience working in a fast paced SME environment
• Experience working in a service industry would be beneficial

With a culture that promotes growth mindset, this is a unique opportunity to genuinely add value & support the growth of the businessFor further information please contact Hannah Flindall