Job Details

Qualified Financial Controller

Sector:Accountancy

Region : Greater London

Location: Central London

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Job Ref.: 27978561

Job Information

My client, a media company based in Central London are currently looking for a Qualified Financial Controller on a 6 - 12 month maternity contract.

The role requires someone who is Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA and you will be reporting directly into the CFO.

Duties will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and reports for operational management
• Month end process
• Preparing of monthly board packs
• Journals and final GL balances including balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts
• Ensuring accuracy of Company’s accounting records
• Producing statutory accounts
• Producing sales and financial KPI's for management reporting and Board packs
• Preparing budgets forecasts and business plans
• Monitoring and reviewing of performance and reporting variances
• Revenue forecasting and sale pipeline management
• Developing automated invoice processing
• Credit control
• Escalation procedures if necessary
• Overseeing AP/AR functions ensuring cash targets are met
• Cash planning and forecasting
• Risk assessment process
• Preparing monthly processing of payroll
• Managing staff benefits and processes
• VAT returns
• Managing one direct report
• Liaising with auditors and banks etc
• Implementing new accounting system


Ideal experience

• Fully qualified
• Experience in media or ad-tech
• UK Gaap knowledge
• Quickbooks and Salesforce system knowledge (advantageous)
• Able to work under pressure


This is an excellent contract opportunity which potentially could go permanent for the right candidate, offering a competitive salary of cΒ£65 - Β£75k dependent on experience. If you are interested in this opportunity then please apply for the role online.