Financial Controller in Kingston upon Hull - CV-Library

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - GLOBAL ACCOUNTING TEAM

£55K TO £65K DOE PLUS BONUS SCHEME

37.5 HOURS PER WEEK - FLEXIBLE WHEN NECESSARY

HULL BASED PLUS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

SPECIFIC WORK TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accounting Operations Management:
Oversee various accounting functions, including:
▪ Accounts Receivable (A/R)
▪ Accounts Payable (A/P)
▪ General Ledger (GL)
▪ Cost Accounting / Controlling
▪ Inventory Accounting
▪ Revenue Recognition

2. Budgeting and Forecasting:

▪ Coordinate the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
▪ Analyse and report variances to ensure alignment with financial goals.

3. Monthly Financial Statements:

▪ Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
▪ These statements provide insights into the company's financial health and performance.

4. Regulatory Reporting:

▪ Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
▪ Coordinate the preparation of necessary reports.

5. Technical Accounting Research:

▪ Investigate and address complex accounting issues to ensure compliance.
▪ Stay informed about changes in accounting standards.

6. Quality Control and Internal Controls:

▪ Maintain quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
▪ Strengthen internal controls through documented policies and procedures.

7. Tax Filings and Government Reporting:

▪ Manage compliance with local, state and federal government reporting requirements.
▪ Handle tax filings.

8. Financial Risk Management:

▪ Assess and manage financial risks.

▪ Implement risk mitigation strategies.

9. Additional Duties:

▪ International Branch Tax Returns.
▪ International Transfer Pricing Policies.
▪ Special Ad-hoc Projects.
▪ Year End financial accounts and audit assistance.
Further duties and responsibilities may be included in this role as time progresses.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE

* Fully qualified financial controller;
* Expert in excel;
* Good problem-solving skills;
* Effective communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships with key stakeholders, team colleagues and other members of staff including external parties;
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
* Knowledge of tax legislation and accounting standards in different jurisdictions.
* Flexible to work outside normal business hours at times and carry out additional tasks if required;
* Possibility of some travel to other destinations and sites across the world;
* Adaptable to change and able to work under pressure, if needed;
* Excellent attention to detail;

GREATEST CHALLENGES / ATTRACTIONS OF THE JOB

The role on offer is a varied role.
The role requires a highly motivated and determined person, who is excited by the opportunity to have a real long-term impact. To succeed in this role it is vital that you are motivated by working in a complex, fast-moving international environment where you have daily interactions with people from different cultures and background. You will have strong, hands-on experience and enjoy working in a role with the autonomy to get the work done on time and in full.

PRACTICAL CONDITIONS REGARDING THE JOB

Workplace: Office in Hull
Travel activity: Travel to other sites both nationally and internationally, if required.
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £55k - £65k to be negotiated, depending on training, experience and skills.
Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus paid twice yearly - currently November and May.
Holidays: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
Life Assurance: Day 1 benefit.
Health Insurance: After 3 months and on the next entry point of either April or October.
Salary Date: On or before 25th of each month.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week - flexible hours when necessary to fulfil the role.

If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please send your CV to Matt Vodden on (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) if you have any queries.

Please note: Prestige Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer with 30 years of service within the recruitment & staffing sector