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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a dynamic and growing company in the Loughton area. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing the financial operations of the business. If you are an experienced and qualified finance professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving financial excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities:

Finance:

* Manage and ensure full awareness of all ledgers

* Prepare and post nominal journals

* Ensure timely closure of ledgers at month-end

* Prepare monthly management accounts and associated reports

* Confirm stock cut-off and calculate/check gross margin

* Oversee Purchase Ledger BACS payment runs

* Prepare VAT returns and year-end audit schedules

* Prepare draft financial statements

Cash Management:

* Monitor cashflow to maintain daily cash levels

Stock & Shipping:

* Understand and audit the E5 pricing model in Excel and Java

* Ensure accurate stock list and correct average cost calculation

* Involvement in annual stock take and audits

* Reconcile perpetual inventory counts

* Review weekly shipping schedules

* Oversee environmental returns for packaging and batteries

Foreign Exchange (FX):

* Manage foreign currency and letters of credit

* Oversee foreign supplier payments

IT:

* Maintain systems with minimal downtime

* Recommend improvements to work practices and system enhancements

Tax:

* Oversee quarterly corporation tax payments

* Prepare tax schedules and review year-end tax returns

Property Investment:

* Authorise payments and arrange cash transfers

* Review monthly cash calls and payments

* Manage loan accounts and interest calculations

* Maintain property investment spreadsheets and year-end schedules

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional seeking a new challenge in a supportive environment, we would love to receive your application