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A "Hands-On" Financial Controller is required for a fast-growing, privately-owned SME.

The company provides fully serviced office space to several organisations across a range of industry sectors.

Clients benefit from vibrant working spaces, combined with a first-class customer focussed support team.

The company have serviced offices in London, Mumbai & Tenerife and they are continuing to expand their portfolio across London & Mumbai as they meet the increasing demand for high quality, stimulating, flexible office space.

With a current Turnover of £5 million the company expect to grow to a £10 million turnover within the next 12-24 months through organic growth and acquisition.

As a result of this growth, the Managing Director is looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of day-to-day financial operations of a business.

Reporting to the Managing Director the Financial Controller will have a varied role, which is likely to evolve as the company continues its growth trajectory.

Based in an office in the Barbican 4 days a week with 1 day from home your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

* Manage the Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Company expenses & payroll functions

* Deliver insightful, accurate and timely monthly management accounts and other financial reporting.

* Manage cash and liquidity needs of business, maintaining weekly cashflow forecasts.

* Manage and develop day to day banking arrangements as required

* Collaborate with MD on foreign currency matters and participate in new financing arrangements.

* Support Ops management team in the control of project and department costs.

* Collaborate with MD on annual budget & quarterly budget process.

* Take lead of Corporation Tax returns, VAT returns, & Payroll Submissions.

* Manage the relationship with HMRC

* Manage relationships with Specialist Subcontractors and Suppliers

* Monitor project budgets and other business costs highlighting any commercial risks to MD.

* Undertake ad-hoc finance projects as required by MD

The successful candidate must have/be all of the following :

* 3-5 years experience working as a Financial Accountant or Financial controller in a fast- paced SME

* Fluent level of both spoken and written English

* ACA. ACCA or CIMA qualified Accountant

* A high-level of presenting skills and interpretation of financial information.

* Possess sound technical skills and a high level of numeracy.

* Highly competent in managing financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.

* The ability to develop external relationships with appropriate contacts such as Auditors, Solicitors, Bankers and HMRC.

* The ability to produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines.

* Extensive working knowledge of financial regulations and legislation.

* Be able to predict future trends, monitor cash flow and maintain budgets.

* Strong IT Skills including Quickbooks & Excel

Salary Package

Basic Salary £(phone number removed), Contributory Pension, 25 DH plus BH