Financial Controller

Financial Controller - £80-£90k base salary and highly competitive bonus. Byrne Resourcing are delighted to be partnering with a high growth, boutique professional services firm to appoint an experienced Financial Controller. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Financial Controller to work directly with the Directors and Shareholders and play a critical role in supporting the continued growth and success of the business. Reporting to the Directors and managing a Senior Finance Officer, the Financial Controller will be responsible for leading financial accounting, reporting and insight for the firm and provide timely, accurate and relevant financial information to inform strategic decision making. This role offers clear progression towards a Head of Finance / FD opportunity. Central to the candidate's success, will be the ability to drive a culture that is consistent with the firm’s entrepreneurial ethos, whilst providing a highly commercial finance service. Transactional Delivery • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance function, including maintaining ledgers, ensuring month end reconciliations are performed and all financial transactions are properly recorded and reported. • Ensure all policies with a financial implication reflect the current practices within their reporting jurisdiction. • Oversee all inward and outward financial transactions. • Manage the reporting of all sales taxes and other related taxes in the relevant jurisdictions. • Oversee the withholding tax process, including submission of any documentation. • Ensure all necessary forms are prepared for company tax payments in all relevant jurisdictions. • Manage dual taxation and recovery of taxes paid as relevant. • Responsibility for coordination and submission of the companies’ returns to the FCA and similar bodies. • Manage the submission of all employee related tax documentation. • Manage the shareholder/director certificate register and file accordingly for all companies in the relevant jurisdiction. • Managing the company dividends process, including all documentation. • Filing of all Companies’ documents with relevant authorities, ensuring all company registers are up to date. Accounting & Reporting • Production of monthly Directors’ pack, including management accounts with commentary and cashflow forecast within deadlines, providing important insight and information for the running of the business. • Assist in business planning, forecasting and production of annual budgets. • Identify and present financial changes which will impact the business. • Provide insight and information to the Directors to support commercial strategic decision making. Continuous Improvement • Present improvements which will increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions. People Management • Proactively managing the performance the Senior Finance Officer, providing support and development opportunities, to ensure that they are delivering their role effectively. • Role model company values and demonstrate positive working behaviour. Communication and Stakeholder Management • Collaborate with the Head of People to ensure a smooth running of monthly payroll, including pensions and other staff benefits received. • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Directors, Head of Client Relations & Operations, banking providers and relevant service providers. • Collaborate with the Head of Client Relations & Operations and Head of People to develop and implement future projects and business plans. • Lead the annual audit process. • Attend company-wide meetings, assisting with financial information presented. Candidate Requirements • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience) • Accountancy experience in an SME desirable but not essential. • Capability to act as a strategic Finance Business Partner to Board. • Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally. • Proficient with cloud-based accounting software. • Excellent analytical skills. • The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. • Good organisational and time management skills. • The ability to research, interpret and present material clearly and concisely. • Works independently and under own initiative managing multiple and changing priorities. Desirable • Professional Services background and experience of working in a fee earning environment helpful but not essential • Multi-jurisdictional experience