_{12th April, 2025}

Newly created Financial Controller opportunity with a well-established Business Services SME on the outskirts of Wigan. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance in a role created to meet business demand through rapid business growth on the back of a recent MBO and expansion into new areas, your responsibilities will include:  

• Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts and Draft Statutory Accounts for 3 companies within the group
• Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Liaison with auditor to produce audited statutory accounts.
• Provision of payroll information to external payroll bureau
• Managing a small credit control and purchase ledger team
• Assistance regarding production of corporation tax returns.
• Supporting the development of financial controls and processes
• Supporting with the implementation of a new accounting system
• Cashflow Management  

Applicants will ideally be ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualified - or later stage Part Qualified actively working towards full qualification. Salary to £45k (Possibly some flexibility) with benefits including 5% pension, 25 days holidays, health plan and a 37.5hr week, office based with flexibility around start/end times. Applicants form industry and practice will be considered. Applicants should live within a sensible commute of Wigan. Sponsorship isn’t available for this opportunity. Contact us today for full details.
  
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