Financial Controller - UK accounts

The Financial Controller will lead the finance operations including daily operational bookkeeping, financial controls, HMRC filings, management reporting, and budgeting/forecasting. This candidate must be able to create a financial plan, manage internal controls, and produce up to date management accounts and cash flow forecasts. As the company grows, we will onboard a bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Financial Controls
• Manage Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
• Reconcile Bank accounts and loans
• Manage the Chart of Accounts and month end closing process ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Manage the payroll (including the annual leave calendar) and pension programme
• Maintain internal control systems

HMRC/Company Filings
• Prepare and file annual statutory/abbreviated unaudited accounts and corporation tax
• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns

Management Reporting & Budgeting
• Prepare annual budget forecast and monthly management accounts/financial statements
• Manage cash flow projections and monitor bank balance (weekly)
• Achieve all finance team KPIs


JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a degree in accounting/finance and financial controlling experience, preferably in eCommerce or retail
• Xero certification is required and experience with Receipt Bank, Float and/or Shopify are a plus
• Interested in working in an SME with all-round finance experience
• Perfect spoken and written English with an excellent eye for detail


TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Subscription to a reliable, high-speed, hard-wired internet connection.
2. Must have a back-up connection and PC to avoid delays, late or absences because of PC crashing or Internet connection problems.


If you are what we are looking for, please send us a link to your application with your cover letter, updated resume, and an audio recording answering the following:

1. How long have you been working in a home-based set-up? What are the challenges you met and how did you overcome these things?
2. Why do you think we should hire you? What are your competencies?
3. What are your experiences related to accounting and finance?
4. What are your most and least favorite features of Xero?
5. What is the biggest success that you have ever had with financial planning and risk management and how did you achieve it?

Thanks for reading!

*Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.