Financial Controller, 4-day-week

VANRATH are seeking a commercially orientated accountant to join an exciting engineering firm who is at the forefront of what they do!

What's on offer?

In order to attract the very best talent on the market, a generous remuneration package is on offer, based on experience, plus a range of benefits including:

• Competitive & negotiable salary
• 4-day working week (Monday - Thursday condensed week)
• Annual leave + Bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Life Insurance

What does the role involve?

Preparation of key financial information including management and statutory accounts and financial plans.

Main responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Management Reporting: computation and presentation of accurate, timely and comprehensive management accounts, inclusive of insightful business analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Cashflow and Working Capital Management: delivery of adequate cashflow through effective debtor and supplier management.
• Statutory Accounts: preparation of the annual statutory financial statements and management of statutory audit and corporation tax processes.
• Budget and Financial Plans: assist with the preparation of the organisation's annual budget and future financial plans.
• Procedures & Systems: oversee all accounting procedures, financial transactions and systems used by the company.
• Payroll: oversee payroll processing and pension fund compliance.
• Foreign Exchange analysis: monitor exchange rates and provide guidance as necessary.
• Reports: meet all statutory and regulatory financial requirements on a timely basis.
• Partnership: partner other functions to support delivery of operational targets.
• Team Management: supervision of finance team personnel, including performance management, allocation of resources, motivation, training and support.

What skills & qualifications you will need?

• Relevant experience of working in an accounting, finance or audit environment - within this period, experience must include the supervision of staff and preparation of management accounts
• Experience of completing VAT/statutory returns
• Experience of payroll processes and software
• Strong understanding and knowledge of accounting concepts/principles
• Ability to manipulate large volume of data and experience of carrying out detailed analysis of data
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Good financial analytical skills with a good level of numeracy and ability to problem solve.
• The ability to work under pressure and to demanding and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team
• Excellent IT Skills, specifically Microsoft Office

What's the next step?

If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other accountancy or finance jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Henry Webb at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence.