Rewards and Benefits on Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package including private healthcare and health cash plan policy

* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

* Company pension scheme

* Sponsorship towards professional development and training opportunities

* Great resources.

The Company you will be working for;

Our client is an established and successful company based in Sunderland. They are currently looking for a Financial Controller to join their team. If you are interested and meet the person specification of the job role, please apply below.

The Job You'll be Doing;

* To analyse and report on key financial data within the organisation ensuring that Directors and Managers receive timely, accurate and relevant information.

* Working under the directive of the director you will be responsible for 3 staff members.

* To produce timely and reliable management information reports monthly. This will involve the preparation of the monthly MI for presentation to the Finance Director.

* To develop and improve financial reporting to ensure that accounts are effectively produced and managed.

* Take a lead role in the implementation of new systems and practices.

* Working closely with Directors and relevant departments on major projects to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, budget and variance analysis.

* Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of applications on specific contract terms and ensure accurate accounting treatment.

* Review accounts receivable, aging reports and assist with direct reports for collections.

* To ensure the AP, AR and banking functions are managed effectively and that all processing is up to date and key measures and controls are in place and adhered to.

* To prepare annual budgets for review with department managers.

* To review stock and work in progress and ensure they are accurately reflected in the accounts.

* To prepare weekly/monthly cash flow planner and forecasts.

* To manage the commercial finance(ID) facility.

* Assist with any ad hoc projects and information requests by staff.

* Hold monthly meetings with staff to discuss the performance of the department and relevant KPIs.

About You;

* ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified.

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills and a good team player.

* Good knowledge of budgeting and forecasting issues and techniques.

* Strong knowledge of accounting packages.

* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular Excel.

* Right to work in the UK.

* Degree qualified or AAT Qualified.

* ERP system experience.

* Knowledge of construction industry VAT and HMRC schemes