Job Title: Financial Controller - Maternity Cover - 6 months
Location: Chester City Centre
The Company:
An established and highly respected organisation within the creative services sector, recognised as a leader in its field. The business works with an impressive portfolio of clients both in the UK and internationally and is renowned for delivering high-quality services.
The Role:
A varied and hands-on role reporting directly to the Managing Director, providing exposure to both technical reporting and commercial analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full finance function and leading the month-end, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce the monthly management accounts and reporting pack, including variance analysis
Complete month-end postings and close processes
Prepare monthly revenue forecasts
Produce quarterly board packs
Prepare budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and financial plans
Undertake cash flow forecasting
Process Corporation Tax payments and reconciliations
Oversee financial year-end close and liaise with external accountants to produce statutory accounts for two legal entities
Prepare quarterly VAT returns
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Manage monthly payroll and ensure payroll taxes are applied appropriately
Administer company pension and medical insurance schemes
Process supplier payments
Maintain and oversee the Xero accounting package
Manage and support an Accounts Assistant
Provide ad hoc analysis and project work as required by senior leadership
The Candidate:
ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant or QBE
Proven experience in producing management accounts and financial reporting
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Confident in managing month-end and year-end close processes
Experience with Xero is desirable
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong organisational and communication skills
The Package:
Full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
Competitive salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Defined contribution pension scheme
Free On-site parking
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