Rutherford Cross is working with an SME based in South Lanarkshire to appoint a Financial Controller. The role holder will be joining the business at a key time as it embarks on an exciting growth journey. The role holder will be managing a small team, with high levels of autonomy, while working closely with the Finance Director on other projects.

A summary of some of the key duties are below:

• Responsibility for all internal and external deadlines
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance department and line management of the finance team
• Ensuring that internal control policies and procedures promote the continued reliability of accounting systems
• Preparing monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts
• Creating monthly reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
• Managing cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Closely monitoring revenue to ensure quarterly targets are met and manage updates
• Involvement with budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports
• Reviewing all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost-reduction opportunities
• Ensuring that the profitability of the company is enhanced by a robust costing framework
• Suggesting updates and improvements for accounting systems, including cost accounting
• Ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported
• Establishing and implementing financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation
• Managing the external audit process ensuring external auditors are provided with all the necessary documentation and support
• Liaising with external tax accountants for tax preparation
• Examining all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
• Creating systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
• Involvement in financial project work, e.g. implementation of new ERP / FP&A systems
• Assisting the FD in presenting timely and accurate reports to the management team, stakeholders, and board members

For this role, the company is seeking a fully qualified accountant with a proven track record across financial management, budgetary control, business planning and performance monitoring. Along with a salary of up to £75,000 and great benefits, the company also offers an earlier finish on a Friday.