Finance Controller

Location: Bristol, BS15 Job Role: Finance Controller Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm & Friday 8.30am-4.00pm Salary: £40k-£45k per annum DOE Role Type: Permanent gap personnel acting as an employment business are currently recruiting a Finance Controller for a manufacturing business, based in Bristol, BS15. As a Financial Controller, you will be working with our client’s manufacturing facilities in the UK. As a controller, you will report directly to the management, and liaise closely with the company’s Financial Controller and UK auditor(s), consultant and payroll team. You will work independently to a large extent. This position involves important tasks such as preparing the various monthly reports, preparing the year-end closing and preparing the file for the audit.  You will also be involved in preparing and analysing financial reports. Responsibilities: To oversee all financial activities within the manufacturing business Support the finance team in managing day-to-day financial operations Ensure accurate financial records, and helping maintain efficient financial processes to support production and business performance Prepare and analysing financial reports Preparation of quarterly VAT returns and submission to HMRC Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with accounting standards Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures Liaise with external accountants to assist with preparation of year end accounts Reporting imports and exports financial information Requirements: Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (preferably in manufacturing) Experience with ERP systems Excellent communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy Strong knowledge of accounting principles Strong numerical and analytical skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerBI Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organisational and time management skills Benefits of work: Early Friday finish Flexible working to earn up to 12 days additional holiday Free Parking Private Health Care cash plan Flexible working arrangements If you are interested, please get in touch on (phone number removed) or click Apply now