Financial Controller 
35K - Daventry 
08.30am-17.00pm 40 Hours Per Week
 
Reporting to the Finance Director, this key role involves the day to day management of the finance function in a fast moving logistics and warehouse company.
 
Key Accountabilities

• Manage the finance function, including key tasks:
  
  • Banking / cash flow / reconciliation
  • Sales ledger
  • Purchase ledger
  • Monthly payroll
  • Monthly VAT return
  • Weekly and monthly reporting
  • Budgets and forecasts
• Ensuring all accountancy and legislation guidelines are followed
• Develop systems and processes to improve efficiency within the finance function

• Use all available evidence to make informed decisions to solve issues

• Ensure the high level of Health, safety and welfare of all self and others through adherence to the Health and Safety statement and policy
• Adhere to all relevant office standard operating procedures and risk assessments at all times
• Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team
• Be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work
• To perform any reasonable request from the Finance Director

• Previous finance experience
• Part or fully qualified accountant
• Communications skills to work at a senior level
• Trustworthy
• Takes ownership for own performance
• Able to work to time sensitive deadlines and prioritise work
• Able to problem solve and make decisions
• Excellent numeracy, spoken and written communication skills
• Strong IT skills (competent user of Office 365 package) including the extraction of data and manipulation of data
• Experience of using Transport / Warehouse Management Systems desirable
• Advanced level on Microsoft Excel required
• Experience in SAGE system desirable
• Willing to challenge established practices
• Able to pay strict attention to detail
• Able to keep calm under pressure
• Ability to communicate with customers and suppliers on a daily basis
• Have exceptionally high standards
• Good organisational skills