Financial Controller

Responsibilities * Manage all accounting operations including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and banking. * Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances. * Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements to include P&L report, debtors and creditors report, and cash flow forecast. * Develop activity based standard costing. * Review costs to ensure the most cost-effective processes are in place. * Prepare statutory accounts with full supporting schedules in preparation for external audit. * Research technical accounting issues for compliance. * Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. * Prepare Revenue returns for VAT and payroll tax and other statistical returns as required. * Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. * Manage and develop the finance team. * Any other ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned to you. Requirements and skills * Experience working at Financial Controller level. * 7+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience * A recognised accountancy qualification i.e. ACCA, CAI, or CIMA * Proficient Excel skills * Ability to drive continuous improvement and embrace change. * People management experience. * Experience working with Collsoft and Sage 50. Randstad encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Whilst appointments will be made on merit alone candidates must be able to prove their right to work in the UK or the Republic of Ireland (as relevant). Randstad acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003 Skills: Financial Controller ACCA Manufacturing