Financial Controller

Job Description for a Financial Controller (Permanent)

Who we are:

Construction, Civil Engineering & Groundwork company based in Bedford. We have extensive experience in delivering large-scale residential and commercial developments. Along with working closely with clients on bespoke, small-scale developments.

Who we are looking for:

• Previous payroll and credit control experience is essential

• VAT, PAYE, Corp Tax experience would be desirable

• Evolution Software experience

• Organised, numerical and methodical

• Strong Excel skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent telephone manner

• Ability to manage own workload

• Pro-active approach to process improvement and problem solving

Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, the role will include:

� Weekly and monthly credit control

� Produce debt reports

� Issuing statements to clients

� Liaising with the bank and company accountants

� Daily Bank Reconciliation

� Opening New Customer Accounts

� Raising company invoicing and credits

� Apply appropriate in-depth knowledge of VAT rules and discounted payments to check accurate accounting, reporting and payments/reclaims along with the submitting of the company VAT returns

� Production of monthly profit and loss figures, and monthly financial summary information as required to assist in business plan reports

� Running a weekly payroll for Construction Workers (Holiday cover only)

� Validating CIS accreditations

� Ensure that payments are correctly allocated, to the appropriate account and against the appropriate invoice(s).

� Assisting with cost management, cash flow, forecasting/company debt appraisal

� To identify key considerations with impact performance profitability i.e. excessive overheads, staffing, poor capital management

� Company statutory duties

� Suspend credit facilities in accordance with Credit Policy

� Be aware of duties performed by other team members to enable adequate cover to be provided at all times of holiday/absence

� Setting up workers and applicants on the in-house database

� Assist with collecting weekly timesheets

� Assisting with payroll queries

� Assisting with time sheet disputes

� Fuel card and credit card reconciliation

� Working to strict deadlines

What we have to offer:

• Competitive salary - �40K per annum depending on experience

• Working hours are 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday (flexible hours), all office based (Bedford)

• Enjoyable working environment

• Annual Salary Review

• Workplace pension

If you are interested and would like to apply for this role, please send your CV and any questions to our HR Manager via email.�