Rutherford Cross is pleased to be working in exclusive partnership with an award-winning Scottish business in order to appoint a Financial Controller. This presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accountant to play a key role in developing robust financial controls and optimising business performance as it continues to undergo a period of growth.

Ideally, we are keen to speak to fully qualified or ‘Qualified By Experience’ accounting professionals who thrive when working in a fast-paced organisation and have demonstrated experience of optimising business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Take the lead in the development of business plans in conjunction with the Finance Director and Managing Director
• Accurately prepare monthly accounts, forecasts and trends to meet group deadlines
• Carry out detailed VAT checks monthly, including the submission of monthly VAT returns
• Ensure the submission of monthly payroll is timely and accurate, and that all records, either by law or by the company are maintained with no errors
• Maintain relevant records to ensure year-end corporation tax schedule and P11D schedule may be completed accurately and timeously
• Ensure purchase ledger, credit control, cash and banking procedures are adhered to
• Liaise with internal and external auditors over the final / interim audits and produce year-end financial details as required
• Ensure finance team receive monthly coaching and development, to help identify future individual and departmental needs and carry out regular 1-2-1’s
• Establish yourself as a key member of the management team directly supporting the Managing Director and Finance Director
• Continuously monitor and look to make improvements to procedures and controls
• Other Ad-hoc duties as required

Requirements:

• Fully, part or ‘Qualified By Experience’ Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ICAS or equivalent)
• Experience of optimising business performance in a similar, fast-paced organisation
• Experience of maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships
• Previous experience of Xero (desirable)
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Excellent communication skills, both written and orally
• Able to work on their own initiative

On Offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Annual bonus
• Company car scheme
• 30 days annual leave + additional days for time in service
• Employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• & other great benefits

For more information on the role, please contact Gillian O’Neil at Rutherford Cross.

Telephone: +447432482882

Email: [email protected]