Financial Controller (Engineering / Industry)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Dorchester, Dorset
10 months ago
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Financial Controller (Engineering / Industry)

£55,000 - £60,000 + Flexible Start Time + Enhanced Holiday + Company Pension Scheme + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Dorchester

Are you a Financial Controller or similar with experience working within an Engineering business, looking to take on an autonomous role where you will play an integral part for this company that will continually invest back into you and your career?

On offer is a brilliant opportunity where you will become a fundamental asset to the business. You will be managing monthly / annual payroll, providing counsel to the board on the current financial position of the company and provide guidance to the board in supporting the short / long term success of the company.

This Company have been established for over 20 years. They are nationally recognised for the specialist work they do within the Aerospace, Defence and Renewable Energy industries. With the quality of their work they have created a strong reputation for designing and building complete process solutions to the highest quality, providing customers with great efficiency.

This role would suit an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager who is a natural leader and has great communication skills that is looking for an exciting new opportunity to be a part of a well-established and rapidly growing company.

The responsibilities:

Overseeing and managing monthly / annual payroll activity
Legal Submissions and requirements of a finance function
Reviewing VAT transactions and filing quarterly VAT returns.
Financial modelling for forecasting, variance analysis and budgeting
Overseeing the work of other finance colleagues
Provide guidance to the board in supporting the short and long term success of the companyThe person:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
Experience in an Engineering environment or within practice
Experience using SAGE software

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Keywords: Finance, Manager, Accountant, CIMA, ACA, ACCA, Qualified, Management, SAGE, Dorchester, Dorset, Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Financial Controller

Reference Number: BBBH20848

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