Are you looking for a varied, hands on end to end Financial Controller position, in which you have full ownership and autonomy within a fast paced working environment?

This new Group Financial Controller role is working for a highly successful and fast growing SME based in South Leeds.

The role will take overall responsibility for the day to day running of the finance function for this small, but rapidly growing (both organically and through acquisition) group of 3 companies.

Working in a standalone role reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for the end to end accounting for the group. So this role is ideally suited to someone who likes to "roll their sleeves up" and get involved on both the day to day accounting responsibilities, as well as contributing heavily to the strategic direction of the business, aiding key business division and ultimately playing a key role in driving the business forward.

Reporting directly to the CEO the key duties of this role will include:

Preparation of monthly management accounts
Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations
Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly re-forecasts
Cash flow forecasting and management
Payment authorisation
Managing credit control
Day to day running of the finance function
Raising customer invoices
Processing purchase ledger invoices
Payment of supplier invoices
Daily bank reconciliation
Calculation and submission of VAT returns
Review payroll monthly, including payroll deductions and associated pensions costs
Development and improvement of systems
Cost efficiency review on an ongoing basis
Management of the annual insurance renewals
Liaison with all senior managers to provide timely, relevant and useful information
Preparation of year end accounts schedules for accountants

The successful candidate will:

Be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified - Essential
Have previously worked in a similar role within an SME - Essential
Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders - Essential