Financial Controller

• Salary: £55,000-£65,000
• Location: Loughton
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed Finance are pleased to be supporting our client, a growing business in the construction sector, who are expanding their finance function and seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the finance function. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, take ownership of their responsibilities, and advance their career in a vibrant and fast-paced environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage and assist a small team in processing invoices, purchase orders, delivery notes, and personnel expenses quickly and accurately.
• Ensure effective operation of procurement and purchase ledger functions, liaising with suppliers to resolve disputes and assist with account reconciliations.
• Submit monthly VAT returns and perform monthly reconciliations to the general ledgers.
• Negotiate and manage credit accounts with external suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist with the submission of sub-contractor invoices, verify CIS status, and oversee sub-contractor agreements.
• Support the Head of Finance with month-end tasks, reporting, and ensuring data integrity.
• Develop and standardise weekly & monthly management reporting.
• Build strong relationships with Contracts and Operations Managers.
• Assist the senior finance team during the year-end process and liaise with external auditors for the annual audit.
• Provide support for various ad-hoc activities and general business tasks such as company insurances and Companies House submissions.
• Produce monthly management accounts with budget variations and oversee the production of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, including intercompany balances and maintaining the Fixed Asset Register.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience in an accounts function, preferably within the construction sector.
• Good technical understanding of general accounting processes.
• Proficiency in preparing management accounts including journal processing and nominal account reconciliations.
• Experience with Sage 50 accounting software.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (V-lookups, pivot tables, large data manipulation).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career or perhaps a new challenge within a growing business, apply now for more information.