Financial Controller

Description:

Do you have a flare for leadership and want a varied and active role?

Are you a member of ICAEW (or equivalent) and fully qualified to Level 7 Accounting or equivalent? Do you have extensive experience of financial reporting and ensuring all regulatory accounting requirements are met?

If so, our Financial Controller role is the job for you!

Here at Langdons, we have an amazing opportunity for a Financial Controller. This role will be based at our Head Office in Bridgwater working on a full time, permanent basis, working Monday- Friday, 37.5 hours a week and in return, you will receive a highly competitive salary of £65’000-£75’000 per annum, dependant on skills and experience.

The Financial Controller role:

This is a fantastic role for a natural leader who is highly skilled in financial reporting and  regulatory obligations. Your role will report directly into our Finance Director and support with all areas of financial reporting for the Langdons Group.

About us:

Whether it’s fresh consignments or frozen goods we have it covered! Langdons can deliver to almost any location in the UK or Ireland within 24 hours. We have 9 depots and over 375 vehicles carrying chilled and frozen food all over the country. We’re the only company providing a 24-hour service of this kind, and we’re very good at it.

Langdons are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, treating all applicants equitably and ensuring all recruitment is based on merit. However, we particularly welcome applications from the following groups as they are underrepresented in our industry: Women, LGBT+, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants.

What you’ll be doing as our Financial Controller:

Take responsibility for all financial reporting and regulatory compliance across the Langdons Group & for Immostef UK Limited.

Have Deputy management responsibility for Credit control and wider Accounts Team as required.

Assume responsibility of company and departmental monthly journals, accruals and payments where required, ensuring all transactions are accounted for and coded correctly on a timely basis in preparation for month and year end reporting.

Take charge of monthly closing reporting processes, deftly preparing consolidated management accounts where required.

Demonstrate financial reporting skills, presenting these accounts and ensuring accountability to all stakeholders.

Maintaining and updating of cash flow forecasts. Consider best treasury practice to maximise cash flows.

Ensure all lease invoices are correctly accounted for and fleet financing is organised where required.

Coordinate with Accounts and Payroll Team to ensure payroll and benefit processing and reporting meets company, audit and regulatory requirements.

Oversee VAT related claims and government grants where required. Review quarterly VAT returns.

Ensure all relevant reporting requirements are met and to participate in company-wide accounting related projects and audits where required.

Participate in the development and management of company accounting systems and associated software, coaching others in their application where required.

Take the lead on forecasts and budgeting processes for the group working in collaboration with other departments and with the Financial Director to form the basis of any initial budget figures annually and longer term.

What qualifications and experience are we looking for in our Financial Controller?

Membership of ICAEW (or equivalent) and fully qualified to Level 7 Accounting or equivalent.

Experienced in working with staff at all levels and working in a team-based office environment.

Experience and proven track record of a financial lead role in a business, preferably in the transport and logistics industry.

Proven experience in treasury matters, financial reporting, dealing with external consultants, management reporting and budgeting. 

Committed to ongoing professional development and has experience in coaching and supporting others to perform their role.

Good knowledge of FRS102 and ideally IFRS standards.

IT literate in Microsoft Office packages and databases/company ERP systems. Ideally has experience in using SAP/ Hyperion.

What skills are we looking for in our Financial Controller?

Able to support, motivate and coach staff to maximise individual and team performance

Excellent analytical and organisational skills.

Ability to manage longer-term projects.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Has the ability to analyse and present relevant information in an accessible and presentable format.

Has a valid driving licence and is willing to travel if required.

If you don't have exactly these skills and experience, please don't be put off applying.  Full training would be given and to us the right attitude and approach is far more important! 

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, click apply today to become one of our Financial Controller, we would love to hear from you