Mature Accountants Ltd
Financial Controller
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Financial Controller | £70,000 | West Yorkshire
Salary
£70,000 per annum
Location
West Yorkshire (office-based)
Job type
Permanent, full-time
We are working with a growing, £45m turnover retail and e-commerce business to recruit a hands-on Financial Controller.
The business operates across multiple online sales channels, including its own websites and major UK marketplaces, and has an expanding international presence.
Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the senior leadership team, this is an opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, manage a small accounts team and help strengthen financial reporting, controls and processes as the business continues to grow.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day finance function and oversee a small accounts team.
- Own the month-end process, producing accurate management information and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversee sales reconciliations across e-commerce platforms, marketplaces and payment gateways.
- Manage cash flow forecasting, supplier payments and working capital.
- Oversee stock accounting, purchasing, imports and associated costs.
- Prepare VAT returns and oversee payroll and other financial compliance requirements.
- Lead the annual audit process and work closely with external accountants and advisers.
- Support group reporting, including overseas subsidiaries and intercompany transactions.
- Review and improve financial systems, controls and reporting processes.
- Work closely with the CFO to provide reliable financial information to support business decisions.
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About you
We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller or strong Finance Manager who enjoys being hands-on and taking ownership of a busy finance function.
Ideally, you will have:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, although strong qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.
- Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar role.
- Strong month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliation experience.
- Good working knowledge of Xero.
- Experience within e-commerce, retail, distribution or another stock-based business.
- Confidence working with large volumes of financial transactions and complex reconciliations.
- Strong Excel skills and an understanding of VAT and financial controls.
- Experience managing or supervising a small finance team.
- Experience of online marketplaces, payment gateways, imports or international group accounting would be particularly advantageous, although not essential.
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What's on offer?
- Salary of £70,000.
- Opportunity to join a growing business with turnover of approximately £45m.
- Broad role with genuine responsibility and exposure to senior leadership.
- Opportunity to improve financial processes, reporting and systems.
- Long-term career development within an expanding business.
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