Financial Controller

Job Description for a Financial Controller (Permanent)

Who we are:

Construction, Civil Engineering & Groundwork company based in Bedford. We have extensive experience in delivering large-scale residential and commercial developments. Along with working closely with clients on bespoke, small-scale developments.

Who we are looking for:

• Previous payroll and credit control experience is essential

• VAT, PAYE, Corp Tax experience would be desirable

• Evolution Software experience

• Organised, numerical and methodical

• Strong Excel skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent telephone manner

• Ability to manage own workload

• Pro-active approach to process improvement and problem solving

Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, the role will include:

Weekly and monthly credit control

Produce debt reports

Issuing statements to clients

Liaising with the bank and company accountants

Daily Bank Reconciliation

Opening New Customer Accounts

Raising company invoicing and credits

Apply appropriate in-depth knowledge of VAT rules and discounted payments to check accurate accounting, reporting and payments/reclaims along with the submitting of the company VAT returns

Production of monthly profit and loss figures, and monthly financial summary information as required to assist in business plan reports

Running a weekly payroll for Construction Workers (Holiday cover only)

Validating CIS accreditations

Ensure that payments are correctly allocated, to the appropriate account and against the appropriate invoice(s).

Assisting with cost management, cash flow, forecasting/company debt appraisal

To identify key considerations with impact performance profitability i.e. excessive overheads, staffing, poor capital management

Company statutory duties

Suspend credit facilities in accordance with Credit Policy

Be aware of duties performed by other team members to enable adequate cover to be provided at all times of holiday/absence

Setting up workers and applicants on the in-house database

Assist with collecting weekly timesheets

Assisting with payroll queries

Assisting with time sheet disputes

Fuel card and credit card reconciliation

Working to strict deadlines

What we have to offer:

• Competitive salary - 40K per annum depending on experience

• Working hours are 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday (flexible hours), all office based (Bedford)

• Enjoyable working environment

• Annual Salary Review

• Workplace pension

If you are interested and would like to apply for this role, please send your CV and any questions to our HR Manager via email.