Financial Controller

Financial Controller £45,000 - £50,000 Per annum basic, subject to experience. Newport Acorn by Synergie is working with a Newport based client that are seeking a Financial Controller to join their growing Finance team and report directly to the Managing Director. This role is an integral part of the Finance team, and, a key function for the business. The right candidate will take ownership over producing timely and accurate management accounts for a number of different sites, integrating newly acquired businesses and new developments into the trading company. Experience and Qualifications: * Fully qualified accountant with extensive experience - Preferred: ACCA, AAT (level 4), CIMA, ICAEW. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Outstanding organisational skills. * Ability to use standard Microsoft office packages: Word, Excel. * A hands-on, can-do attitude with the initiative to work well individually and as part of a team. * Technical background. * High level of attention to detail. Preferred experience, but not essential: * Experience of Quick Books. * Previous experience managing staff. Key Responsibilities: * Full production of monthly management accounts including analysis and commentary * Prepare company budgets, forecasts and cash flow * Reconcile balance sheets * Control of fixed asset register * Responsible for payroll and pensions * Oversee Purchase & Sales Ledger * Credit control & debt management * Complete all HMRC returns including VAT and other statutory returns * Leadership and management of two team members Company Benefits: * Free on-site parking * Company pension * Annual service and birthday recognition scheme * Staff discount * Family and friends discount Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment