Title:

Assistant Controller

Location:

Surrey

Salary:

GBP 24,000 to GBP 30,000 per year

Description:

REPORTING TO: FINANCIAL CONTROLLERLOCATION: CHERTSEYMAIN PURPOSE: To provide efficient and effective management of accounts office team To provide financial support for the Financial Controller who reports to the Managing Director.PERFORMANCE MEASURES The quality and timeliness of information produced by the accounts department The effective application of financial controls The quality of financial support to line management The level of planning required for the smooth operation of the accounts office function The effective training and development of staff to fully realise their potential Compliance to all Company procedures and legislative requirements The level of co-operation with all company and third party personnelCORE COMPETENCIES Part Qualified accountant or similar experience Organisation skills Attention to detail Problem solving Reliable Team work Accuracy and timeliness of information Vat/Intrastat experience General administration skills Computer/Systems Literacy Flexibility.KEY TASKS Day to day management of the accounts office function Staff supervision and coaching The communication of financial issues to Financial Controller Monthly reconciliation of purchase and sales ledgers and month end close down Review supplier statement reconciliations Reconcile and agree inter-company accounts at month end Foreign currency purchasing, matching, posting and reconciliation (Buy currency against specific orders) Reconciliation of stock ledgers and review of consignment stock counts Reconciliation of gross margin to sales stats and investigation of differences Vat return and VAT audits Intrastat return and audits Administration of import duty and duty audits Assist internal and external auditors Assist financial controller with accruals and prepayments Assist financial controller with trial balance and journal postings Assist financial controller with sundry debtors and payments Regularly, to liaise with Financial Controller to help assess staffs performance against agreed objectives On an ongoing basis to liaise with Financial Controller re staffs training needs in relation to current jobrequirements and for development purposes. Co-operate on all matters concerned with any health, safety, training, legislative and environmental mattersAward winning European organisation who have steadily increased their market share have an opportunity for anenthusiastic and hard working experienced individual to join their busy head office team. Supporting the FinancialController you will take responsibility for the day to day control of financial accounting from sales and purchase ledgerto general ledger responsibility including reconciliations, month-end close and team-leader duties, you will developstrong working relationships with both finance and non finance personnel whilst delivering a first class service. Yourbackground will particularly include a high level of attention to detail gained through strong technical accountingexperience, a professional attitude towards team management and an individual ethic to add value to a successful andgrowing organisation.In return you will gain the opportunity to work within a company who appreciate and reward dedication within a happy andprofessional working environment.