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Financial Controller

Leeds Permanent £70,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
A new opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Financial Controller to join a rapid-growth real estate SME and support it's expansion and growth plan.
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  • High-growth SME
  • Hands-on senior leadership role

About Our Client

My client is well funded and operates within the real estate/construction space. Based in central Leeds they are now going through an aggressive expansion plan. As a result of this growth, an opportunity for additional resource has arisen.

Job Description

The Financial Controller will have responsibility for the following:Overall responsibilities include the day-to-day running of the finance function. Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Managing and overseeing the finance team including recruitment and performance management
  • Manage and support month-end close procedures
  • Timely and accurately prepare and/or review financial statements for assigned group of entities
  • Liaising with others in preparing annual tax returns and VAT returns
  • Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts plus commentary
  • Liaising with external auditors
  • Cashflow management and forecasting
  • Consolidation of reports
  • Other ad-hoc projects and reporting as assigned

The Successful Applicant

To be considered for this Financial Controller position, you should have the following:

  • Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
  • Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS
  • Must have lead/managed people before
  • Experience within property and housing sector desirable but not essential
  • Strong knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
  • Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
  • Proficiency in MS Office (especially MS Excel) and finance software.

What's on Offer

An attractive salary package ranging between £70,000 and £90,000 depending on experience + benefits & hybrid working (3 days typically in the office per week)

Contact
James Fowler
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6585772
Phone number
+44 113 388 9071

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Property
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Fowler
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9071
Job reference
JN-112024-6585772