Financial Controller

Our client based in the Scottish Borders, are a progressive and pioneering business. They are recruiting for a Financial Controller to fill a key role within the business as we continue to expand.

The Benefits

•  Full time working circa 0830 to 1630. Part time considered

•  Scope for flexible working from home

•  30 days holiday pro rata

•  Access to Company pension and Health scheme

•  Remuneration in line with experience

The Role

Reporting to The Directors, the role includes:

•  Preparation of monthly and annual management accounts using Sage.

•  Overseeing Sales and Purchase legers.

•  Supervision of general book-keeping and business records.

•  Vat returns, incl. foreign transactions and taxes

•  Banking, including foreign currency purchase and transactions.

•  Attending management meetings, reporting, and taking minutes.

•  Overall responsibility for payroll, and processing where required.

•  Extensive use of our dedicated nursery management software, which will be taught in-house.

•  Assisting and supporting other departments where necessary

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

•  Relevant accounting experience and preferably a relevant qualification.

•  Proven track record of accounting and book-keeping procedures.

•  Familiarity with Sage.

•  Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and associated technology

•  To show thoroughness and attention to detail.

•  Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.

•  To be forward-thinking, flexible, and adaptable to respond to change and swift decision making.

•  Desire for continuous improvement and personal development to remain up to date with

  legislation, accounting and regulatory developments.

•  Ability to seek improved systems and processes of work.

•  Familiarity with import and export procedures and regulations would be beneficial.

•  To be a proven team player, willing and able to operate within an agile, dynamic, forward-

  thinking team.

•  Working knowledge of Payroll would be beneficial.