Financial Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- GBP55000 - GBP60000 per annum + profit share and benefits
- Closing date
- 10 Jun 2022
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- Sector
- Construction and property
- Salary band
- £50,000 - £60,000, £60,000 - £70,000
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working?
- Hybrid - mostly office
Job Details
The Financial Controller will be responsible for delivering accounting and finance support to the business while managing the day-to-day affairs of the office. This role is key to the business' growth at this stage of its development. It requires someone who is willing to be involved in and take responsibility for any accounting, legal, human resource and administrative aspects that don't naturally fall to other members of the team.
Client Details
One of the UK's top luxury property consultancies based in London.
Description
The Financial Controller will be responsible for:
- Design, preparation and continued development of monthly management accounts and MIS.
- Develop existing financial model and projections.
- Provide senior management with pertinent financial information and being part of and informing the decision-making process to take the business forward.
- Application of relevant accounting policies for a business which is project based and has long term revenue streams.
- Managing cash flow in the context of significant growth.
- Tracking of projects alongside the Project Directors from initial client contact, through project launch, to day-to-day financial account management.
- Input into, and control of, Xero nominal ledger. Manage bank accounts, cash collection, supplier payments, aged debtor and creditor reports and appropriate reconciliations. Responsible for sales invoicing, cash collection and credit control.
- Together with the company's external accountants: preparation of monthly payroll and associated returns/payments; submission of VAT and corporation tax returns; preparation of annual statutory account
- Develop and improve current business processes and risk and control framework.
- Ad hoc HR, Legal, IT and Administrative tasks typically experienced by a business at this stage of development. This could range from renegotiation of premises lease, production of employment contracts, maintenance and development of the IT systems.
- Work at close quarters with the CEO and become his right hand.
Profile
The Financial Controller must have:
- Experience of property project industry and in particular the high-end property world in London / the country.
- A strong knowledge of the processes involved in residential construction and refurbishment projects.
- Proven end-to-end accounts preparation experience.
- Experience of Xero accounting software; critical.
- ACA/ACCA or equivalent
Job Offer
The Financial Controller will benefit from profit share of the business as well as competitive benefits and exciting growth opportunities!
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.
We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA
Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”
Visit the Michael Page website for more information
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