Jobs in London - Financial Controller • Central London

Company: Harper May

Central London

Harper May is partnering with an exhilarating and swiftly expanding restaurant chain, which is currently in the process of recruiting a Financial Controller. As they set their sights on further expansion, our client is actively seeking a new Financial Controller to become a part of their team and play a pivotal role in steering their growth during this dynamic phase. The ideal candidate for this role should possess full qualification and a proven track record of prior experience within the restaurant, pubs, or leisure sector..Key Responsibilities for the Financial Controller. Preparation of management accounts together with supporting board report schedules Managing the forecasting and budgeting process Revenue related activities: Revenue recognition with supporting documentation PE reporting / Investor Reporting Weekly working capital reporting (cash, accrued revenue, debtors) Managing Payroll, pensions, and related matters Taxes: PAYE, VAT, CT and annual returns Banking and treasury Statutory accounts preparation and audit Continuous improvement of reporting and processes Ad-hoc queries as expected in a financial controller role Managing and mentoring of the team Desired Skills and Experience: Been a previous Financial Controller Fully qualified – ACA / CIMA / ACCA Investor reporting experience is advantageous Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills are required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines