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Financial Controller
DOE
Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent
Knight Optical UK Ltd
Knight Optical U.K. Ltd is a precision scientific optical component supplier and manufacturer, based in our Head Office in Harriesham, Kent. This role will also involve looking after the accounts for our USA office Knight Optical USA LLC, based in Rhode Island. We are a fast paced, fast growing company that prides itself on customer service and quality products.
This role will report to the managing Directors and will require a hands on approach. You will be required to manage, develop and improve the quality of output and information whilst continuously improving processes and systems to optimise efficiency and effective Management Reporting of the companies finance whilst ensuring compliance with statutory requirements within the finance team.
The Financial Controller will be required to train and mentor the finance team. Be able to work under pressure, whilst using discretion, diplomacy and impartiality of judgement. The candidate will need to be trustworthy, responsible, confident and be flexible in approach.
The role will require a proactive, highly organised candidate that shows excellent attention to details whilst being approachable with excellent communication skills and clear, concise reporting.
The Role will require the following:
Managing financial control systems and processes.
Day to day financial planning.
Reporting support for the managing directors.
Analysing financial data.
Monthly Management accounts and year end accounts.
Overseeing Preparation of P&L, Balance sheet and Cash flows on a monthly basis.
Liaising with companies auditors.
Training and mentoring the finance team.
Oversee cashbook functions including bank, suppliers and debtor reconciliations.
Oversee Daily Bank reconciliations for sterling, Euro and Dollar accounts.
VAT Sales Reports.
Head the budget process.
Head year-end audit process, including the preparation of statutory accounts for audit.
Oversee and maintain forecast.
Oversee and maintain cash flow modelling.
Prepare budgets and maintain
Maintain Company tax.
Oversee Payroll
Establish key relationships with auditors, bankers, insurers as well as key suppliers.
Key Performance Indicators
Smooth running of Accounts Department.
Supplier relationships.
Customer relationships.
Interdepartmental relationships.
Payroll.
SAP Business One contacts up to date.
Relevant Qualifications:
ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified or equivalent.
Experience of a similar diverse role.
Experience of staff management, development and training.
Key Skills Required:
Knowledge of Word
Knowledge of Excel
Good Communication skills both verbal and written
SAP Business One( advantageous, Training will be Given)
Sage Payroll experience (training given)
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Good organisational skills.
Approachable, with excellent communication skills.
Pro active, highly organised and show excellent attention to detail.
Trustworthy, responsible, confident and flexible in approach.
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