Financial Controller

Robert Half are delighted to be partnering on an exclusive basis with TJ Books, a commercial printing business based in Padstow, to recruit a Financial Controller on a permanent basis.

TJ Books are "perpetually passionate about print" and have over 50 years of experience in delivering an array of publications in both hardback and paperback formats. Backed up by the most cutting–edge technologies, TJ Books provides full printing processes so that top quality books can be produced with speed, quality, and professionalism. As a "people–first" mentality, the business employs 120 committed individuals in their Padstow site, just a stone's throw away from the Cornish seaside.

If you're looking for a varied role that blends accounts production, leadership of an accounting function and the opportunity to work as part of the Senior Leadership Team to continually support the wider business goals, this is an excellent opportunity and a fantastic time to join TJ Books.

The Role:

As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for leading the day to day accounting function, including bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting and inventory accounting. Along with management of the team, you'll be integral to the budgeting and forecasting process by working closely with the Finance Director to provide timely and accurate management information.

In time, this role can also develop to incorporate more overtly commercial activity for the wider business and would be suited to someone who is looking to continually drive efficiency and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the finance department ensuring the ledgers and records are maintained according to business and legal requirements.
Prepare and manage weekly cash flow forecast.
Produce key reports: daily report, turnover and credit control.
Prepare financial and management reports (management accounts and balance sheet).
Maintain the Sage 200 system closing and opening periods/financial year ensuring all reporting is kept for HMRC compliance.
Maintain management and financial reports (fixed asset register and balance sheet reconciliations).
Responsible for processing purchase ledger invoices for key paper suppliers and statement reconciliations.
Assist managers with reporting, improving processes and projects.
Maintain and strengthen all internal controls.
Preparation of the budget and financial forecast, and the reporting of variances.
Manage the audit process and liaise with external auditors. Key Experience:

You will ideally:

Be ACA/ACCA/CIMA/Qualified by Experience or Part Qualified.
Be familiar with working within a small–to–medium enterprise.
Be a team player with strong leadership and communication skills.
Be a problem identifier and solution provider.
Have experience of Sage systems.
Have experience of managing direct reports.
Be a confident communicator both up and down the chain of command.Package:

In return, you can expect a salary of circa GBP40,000 and benefits.

For more information, please contact Carys Daniels at Robert Half.

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