Financial controller

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit for a Financial Controller to join a Civil engineering business in Sheffield. Responsibilities * Develop new accounting system and controls * Manage all accounting operations including purchase ledger, sales ledger, general ledger inventory. * Compile the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances * Prepare, analyse and publish monthly financial statements * Undertake month-end and year-end close process * Manage the year-end financial audit process * Assist with day-to-day management of banking - including but not limited to, cash receipts and payment postings, bank reconciliations, supplier payments * Customer and supplier account reconciliations * Monthly balance sheet reconciliations * Cashflow analysis * Compile and review monthly VAT returns * Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting * Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls The Successful Applicant * Experience with creating financial statements * Professional certification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA or qualified by experience (QBE with relevant experience) * 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience * Excellent cash management experience * Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures * Excellent communication skills required * Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process * Knowledge of Sage (essential) and ERP systems preferred * Experience of statutory accounts also preferred * Experience of working in a engineering/manufacturing environment is preferred but not essential. Salary GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 per annum For further details, please contact Maisie Clark at Elvet Recruitment on (phone number removed). This is a permanent position, and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client. By applying for this job, you accept the T Cs, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers outlined on our website