Assistant Financial Controller

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Are you an experienced finance professional with strong reporting and compliance skills? Our client manufacturer precision engineering parts for the aerospace sector and are looking for an Assistant Financial Controller to join their finance function. The ideal candidate will have previously worked within the manufacturing industry and be AAT Level 4 qualified and/or working towards CIMA, ACCA, ACMA.
 
Assistant Finance Controller
 
Permanent
Salary dependent on experience
Monday to Thursday 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm, Friday 7am-12pm
Derby
 
Assistant Finance Controller
Job Description

Deliver accurate financial reporting and manage the process in relation to cashflow and governance, including payroll reports, cash books, VAT, balance sheet reconciliation, debtor’s reports, creditors, and various reporting from GOV/HMRC.
Manage company bank accounts and internal controls related to payments.
Coordinate payroll and associated HMRC/pension requirements
Support the transactional finance team which includes payroll, sales and purchase ledger.
Creation and maintenance of accurate costing records for monitoring product and customer profitability. 
Assistant Finance Controller
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

AAT Level 4 Qualified and/or working towards CIMA, ACCA, ACMA, ACA etc.
Experience working for a manufacturing business.
Well-versed carrying out a similar finance related position. 
Assistant Finance Controller
Company Benefits

Study support towards CIMA/ACCA etc is available after probation.
23 days holiday plus the 8 bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
Company pension
Death in Service Benefit – x2 annual salary
Free car parking
Occupational sick pay eligibility
Internal training and development 
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply

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