Financial Controller - 12 Month Contract Role

Harper May is presently in collaboration with a prominent leisure, travel, and tourism group, offering holiday accommodation in a diverse array of enchanting destinations.

Currently, they are actively searching for an ambitious Financial Controller to lead their team.

The ideal candidate for this role should possess a proven track record of prior experience within the travel sector.

Key Responsibilities for the Financial Controller.

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  Preparation of management accounts together with supporting board report schedules

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  Managing the forecasting and budgeting process

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  Revenue related activities: Revenue recognition with supporting documentation

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  PE reporting / Investor Reporting

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  Weekly working capital reporting (cash, accrued revenue, debtors)

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  Managing Payroll, pensions, and related matters

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  Taxes: PAYE, VAT, CT and annual returns

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  Banking and treasury

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  Statutory accounts preparation and audit

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  Continuous improvement of reporting and processes

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  Ad-hoc queries as expected in a financial controller role

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  Managing and mentoring of the team

Desired Skills and Experience: 

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  Been a previous Financial Controller

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  Fully qualified – ACA / CIMA / ACCA 

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  Investor reporting experience is advantageous

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  Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills are required 

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  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

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  Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines