Financial Controller

Our client is a leading self-storage company in the UK. A well-established and expanding organisation with 15 trading stores currently within the group portfolio, together with further planned UK expansion over the coming years. They are a progressive private company, committed to the further development of large super market style self-storage facilities with flexi office suites, as well as business parks across Wales and England. Job Brief As the Financial Controller you will take full responsibility of the finance department and report directly into the managing director. You will take ownership over producing timely and accurate management accounts for a number of different sites, integrating newly acquired businesses and new developments into the trading company. The Financial Controller will need to work with each site to ensure accurate reporting. The Role As a successful Financial Controller, you will have a positive and proactive approach to the finance department. You will be required to communicate efficiently and effectively throughout the business. You will have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with a good understanding of financial operating systems. Duties will include, but not limited: * Full production of monthly management accounts including analysis and commentary * Prepare company budgets, forecasts and cash flow * Reconcile balance sheet * Control of fixed asset register * Responsible for payroll and pensions * Oversee Purchase, Sales Ledger, Credit control & debt management * Complete all HMRC returns including VAT and other statutory returns * Leadership and management of two team members Requirements * Fully qualified accountant with at least 3 years’ experience - Preferred: ACCA, AAT (level 4), CIMA, ICAEW * Solid technical background * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Solid organisational skills * Able to use standard Microsoft office packages: Word, Excel. * A hands-on, can-do attitude with initiative to work well individually and in a team