Finance controller

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Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to support this young, dynamic and developing business. The role will be based at the company’s head office in Putney.

Responsible to the Board of Directors and working as part of a busy but small finance department you will cover all aspects of a finance role from management accounts preparation, VAT, year-end review including external audit, producing cash flows, and to assisting the board with any new ventures and ad-hoc reporting.

Responsibilities include:

– The day-to-day management of the accounting function, including purchase ledger, cash management, commission payments to self-employed, income and management accounts functions.

– Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure all balances are accurately reported

– Ensure the monthly management accounts reporting is accurate, relevant and completed to strict deadlines

– Ensure all supplier and debtor balances are effectively managed, payments are completed on time and all debtor accounts are managed effectively

– Complete full reviews of profit & loss accounts for all salons and provide analysis

– Ensure all controls on cash and banking are maintained

– Ensure all statutory filing, including VAT returns and Annual Returns are completed correctly and submitted at the correct time

– Dealing with external payroll bureau in regards of payroll and any matters to do with payroll

– Must be well presented and have a confident and friendly personality. You will be computer literate and have strong administrative, organisational and communication skills.

– Assisting senior management as required

The candidate must have:

– A recognised accountancy qualification / Working towards ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) qualification

– 3+ years’ experience of managing an accounts team of at least 2 staff

– 3+ years’ experience of completing management accounts for senior management

– Experience in using Xero Accounting Software?

– Multi site retail experience

– Be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

– Working hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm