Finance Controller - Manchester

‍If you are interested in working for a great craft brewery company committed to growing the business.

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We offer a fantastic team environment including team days, career opportunities, training

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our finance department.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading & developing the finance team, managing day-to-day financial operations for the business whilst also driving efficiencies and implementing controls.

Opportunity to progress to Finance Director

To be part of the management team, and to help drive the future shape of the business

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In return, we are looking for someone who:·

Is ACCA qualified· Has a Minimum of 2-5 years of prior working experience in accounting with a demonstrable background

Is also Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Xero Accounts.

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Role Responsibilities

Preparing monthly financial reports, performing account reconciliations & maintaining the general ledger including audit trail support for all journal entries

Analytical review and analysis of financial data and generate monthly trend reports and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring financial statement accuracy and investigating variances

Prepare and reconcile all bank accounts resolving any discrepancies

Production of monthly and quarterly results

Inter-company transfers

Prepare and analyse account reconciliations

Research and resolve invoice discrepancies

Assisting with annual reviews/audit preparation

Complete all HMRC filings and returns

Calculating Consignment Settlements working with other departments to ensure closed in a timely manner

Supporting the sales team with customer tender completions

Perform all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and company policy and procedures

Identifying/strengthening processes and controls to improve reporting and accounting accuracy

Developing / mentoring and oversight of the finance team, inc. hands on support

This role will also require you to support with various ad hoc projects with the ability to influence senior leadership team and analyse scenarios with a solution-orientated mindset, as they arise

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Desirable Skills

Ability to work unsupervised independently with a sense of urgency, working to tight schedules and managing multiple projects

Ability to work to the company philosophies and culture

Result-focused, metric-driven

Translate priorities and actions into measurable results

Excellent Problem-solving skills with a strong ability to identify and resolve

Must demonstrate accuracy at all times and commitment to tasks

Work well within a team environment and independently

Customer-Centric