Financial Controller

Our client in Essex / East London, is a successful well established business at the forefront of its sector in Construction and Manufacturing, turnover 10m, servicing a range of high profile projects and businesses.

The company is seeking an experienced Financial Controller / Head of Finance, to manage a small team and report to the Directors. Responsibilities include:-

• Oversee a team of two staff in accounts
• Responsibility for the day to day finance function
• Preparation of month end accounts and analysis
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Produce forecasts for the bank and management
• Liaise with surveyors re CVRs and retentions
• VAT, CIS and weekly and monthly payroll
• Management of credit insurance and pension fund
• Liaise with external accountant re final accounts, tax etc

The company is looking for an experienced Accountant, either qualified or qualified by experience, a previous Financial Controller or Finance Manager, ideally from the construction or manufacturing sectors, keen to join a stable well-established privately-owned business in a long term stable role. Commutable from East London, South Hertfordshire, M25, A406 and A13 and A12 in Essex.