Overview:
* Financial Controller with a flair for finance. As a crucial member of our client's leadership team, you will be at the forefront of shaping the financial success of a small but growing lending team. The role is predominantly remote requiring an initial 1-to-2-day commitment to an office.
The Ideal Candidate:
* 3 years or more of relevant experience.
* Accountancy qualification or equivalent industry experience.
* Proven ability to work in a small team, taking a proactive leadership position.
* Confident, accurate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
* Proficiency with XERO, SAGE and Excel.
* Experience of reporting of tax filing in Ireland and UK an advantage.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Collaborate closely with Directors.
* Develop and manage robust internal revenue control systems.
* Spearhead budgeting and forecasting activities, preparing forecasts and budgets for each business department and monitoring performance.
* Conduct in-depth financial reporting, including margin analysis and KPI reporting.
* Pro-actively identify opportunities for system improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
* Ensure accurate reporting of all revenue and costs, reconciling bank and cash accounts.
* Manage day-to-day finance operations, working closely with colleagues to achieve timely and accurate management and financial reporting.
* Process purchase orders and invoices, ensuring correct coding to nominal codes, and handle supplier payments in accordance with financial policies.
* Take charge of managing information for relevant tax filings in Ireland and UK