Fortemus Films
Financial Controller
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Financial Controller
Financial Controller
(Full Time)
- Starting: ASAP
- Location: Central London (Working from our Film Studios) – Can work from home one day a week.
- Salary: £42k - £47k DOE
About Us
We are a combined Video Production Agency and Film Studio based in London. Fortemus Films is an awards-winning video production agency. Kennington Film Studios is a commercial film & photography studio in Central London, with:
- 3 sound-treated studio spaces across 4,500 sqft
- 1 podcast/vodcast studio
The Role
We are looking for a financial controller to join the team at our award-winning, established film and video production agency and film studio.
Reporting to the Fractional CFO and Managing Director, you will be responsible for:
Finance
Financial Management:
- Oversee all accounting operations, including:
- Accounts payable/receivable
- General ledger
- Payroll
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Manage cash flow and forecasting.
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Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor and report variances, providing actionable insights to management.
Regular Tasks
- Daily reconciliation of bank and nominal ledger balances and maintain accurate ledgers (Sales, Purchases & General).
- Produce management accounts for CFO to review.
- Complete and file VAT Returns.
- Credit Control – chasing clients for outstanding balances and negotiating with suppliers for better credit terms.
- Prepare and propose daily payment runs.
- Manage supplier payments and communications.
- Monitor overhead expenses and general cost of sales.
- Ensure purchase orders’ processes and systems are adhered to and fit for purpose.
- Routine procedures – checking off invoices against purchase orders, generating invoices, filing, and ad hoc accounting responsibilities.
- Raising invoices for projects.
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Qualifications & Skills
- AAT qualified or Qualified by Experience.
- 3+ years’ work experience in SME.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP principles.
- Extensive experience with data entry & record keeping.
- Proficiency in Xero & Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Capable of working under pressure and independently.
- Identify areas where processes can be improved.
- Attention to detail and manage tight deadlines.
- Strong leadership skills to guide and support employees.
- Strong organisation skills.
- A good understanding of the key principles of employment law.
How to Apply
If this role is of interest to you, please email jobapplications@fortemusfilms.com with your CV and cover letter attached, including "Financial Controller" in the email header.
(Note: LinkedIn quick applications will not be monitored — please contact via email.)
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