Job title:          Financial Controller

Package:         £60k

Location:         South Somerset

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Job type:         Full Time

Our Client 

Our client is an exciting high growth manufacturing business based in South Somerset.

The company is in a strong financial position and is looking to recruit a proactive and insightful Financial Controller to maintain the company’s finances and provide financial analysis and support to the Head of Finance.      

Financial Controller - The Role 

As Financial Controller you will be an experienced hands-on accountant and have the commercial awareness to assist the company with its growth.  

This is an exciting opportunity to widen your industry experience and make a real impact on the future of this company. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Support and develop the finance team; 
• Develop and review the financial reporting systems;
• Produce the monthly management accounts pack with variance analysis; 
• Produce and monitor forecasts and budgets;   
• Monitor cash and prepare cash flow forecasts;  
• Oversee AR and AP; 
• Take responsibility for balance sheet reporting;
• Complete monthly control account reconciliations;  
• Prepare VAT returns;
• Oversee payroll; 
• Prepare annual financial information to support the year end accounts; 
• Ensure statutory financial compliance requirements are met; 
• Ad hoc finance projects. 

The Successful Applicant 

As Financial Controller, you will be a qualified accountant who has previously performed at a similar level in an SME.

Ideally you will demonstrate: 

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA); 
• Manufacturing experience is desirable;
• Experience within a hands-on financial management role; 
• Strong Microsoft office skills;   
• Knowledge of Sage 50 is desirable;  
• Strong communication skills. 

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application. 

1. Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)? 
2. Have you worked in or with of a high-growth SME?
3. Do you have manufacturing experience?
4. Do you have experience of developing systems and improving reporting?
5. Do you have Sage 50 experience?

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Job title:          Financial Controller

Package:         £55k+

Location:         Warminster

Reporting to: Director of Finance

Job type:         Full Time (part time across 5 days considered)

Our Client 

Our client is a leading environmental management business based in Warminster. 

This company is in a strong financial position and is looking to take their growth to the next level. They are keen to recruit an insightful and hands-on Financial Controller to help create a solid foundation for the future growth of the business.  

Financial Controller - The Role 

You will be at the centre of improving financial processes and strategies in the company. Your eagle eye, expertise and experience will be needed to get into the nitty gritty. You'll also be a clear communicator, able to present financial data with confidence and gravitas.  

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company with a passion for the making a positive environmental impact, helping to protect and develop the natural environment for future generations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support and develop the finance team; 
• Develop and review the financial reporting systems;
• Produce the monthly management accounts pack with variance analysis; 
• Produce and monitor forecasts and budgets;   
• Monitor cash and prepare cash flow forecasts;  
• Oversee AR and AP; 
• Take responsibility for balance sheet reporting;
• Complete monthly control account reconciliations;  
• Prepare VAT returns;
• Oversee payroll; 
• Prepare annual financial information to support the year end accounts; 
• Ensure statutory financial compliance requirements are met; 
• Ad hoc finance projects. 

The Successful Applicant 

As Financial Controller, you will be a qualified accountant who has previously performed at a similar level in an SME.

Ideally you will demonstrate: 

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA); 
• Environmental/sustainability experience is desirable;
• Experience within a hands-on financial management role; 
• Strong Microsoft office skills;   
• Knowledge of Sage 50 is desirable;  
• Strong communication skills. 

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application. 

1. Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)? 
2. Have you worked in or with of a high-growth SME?
3. Do you have environmental or sustainability experience?
4. Do you have experience of developing systems and improving reporting?
5. Have you experience of processing VAT returns?

Artemis Clarke Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying for this role you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at artemisclarke.co.uk. 

Job title:          Practice Accountant

Salary:             Dependent on experience 

Location:         Taunton

Reporting to: Practice Principal

Hours:             Full Time/Part Time (Hybrid working)

Our Client

Our client is a successful Taunton based accountancy practice. They specialise in owner managed businesses with the majority being in the farming industry.

They are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Practice Accountant, someone who has enjoyed an accountancy practice career to date and will thrive off the opportunity to deliver a range of services to a varied and rewarding client portfolio.

The role offers the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a small, trusting team and would relish the responsibility and freedom of a less rules-based environment.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer, so if you’re just returning to work and need additional training and support to bring you back up to speed then we’d still like to hear from you.  

Practice Accountant – The Role

This is an exciting role for a qualified or part qualified Practice Accountant who would enjoy the benefits and flexibilities of working in a small, friendly, highly motivated team environment.

As Practice Accountant the role will include: 

• Preparation of accounts and corresponding tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies;
• The use and interpretation of accounts to add value for clients;
• Assisting with ad hoc commercial, financial and tax advisory projects;
• Preparation and use of budgets, cashflows and management accounts;
• Provision of software support to clients;
• Maintaining technical knowledge in all relevant areas.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a motivated and friendly accountant with experience of working in a similar role.

Requirements for Practice Accountant include:

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/AAT);
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience;
• Cloud based accounting experience desirable;
• An inquiring analytical mind and ability to work under own initiative;
• Confidence to communicate effectively with clients and the team;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application.  

1. Are you a qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/AAT)?  

2. Have you worked in an accountancy practice?    

3. Do you have experience in the farming industry?
4. Have you prepared annual accounts and corresponding tax returns?
5. Have you prepared cash flow forecasts? 

Artemis Clarke Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying for this role you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at artemisclarke.co.uk.