This is a great opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a progressive and diverse business based in East Kent.

The Financial Controller will have overall responsibility for the finance team function and operational performance of financial matters. This will include budgeting, forecasting, grant applications, fundraising, major procurements, financial control, banking, investment, financial reporting and auditing.

Key responsibilities:

- Managing the finance team, ensuring effective finance systems, processes and procedures are in place and an efficient service is provided to all service users.
- Attending monthly monitoring meetings with the executive and leadership team, preparing all documents in advance of the meeting.
- Effective monitoring of all income and expenditure and effective internal audit processes
- Financial Systems effectiveness
- Production of annual accounts and independent auditing
- Maximising income from grant applications & fundraising
- Procurement of major items and general procurement policy
- Invoicing and payment processing
- Cash, banking, treasury and investment of funds
- Tax (including VAT and other relevant taxes)
- Payroll and PAYE

You will be an experienced Financial Controller or a Finance Manager seeking the next step in your career. You will ideally hold a relevant financial qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA and be able to demonstrate end to end financial management and experience of leading a small team. Prior experience within Public Sector, Not For Profit or Education would be beneficial. On offer is a salary of up to £65,000 dependant on experience plus a range of company benefits and some hybrid working. #J11625

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.