Financial Controller required in Swindon.

• £35-40,000 annual starting salary pending experience. 
• 37.5 hours per week between 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday (some flexibility on these hours can be offered).
• Fantastic long-term career prospects with the UK's largest independent van supermarket.

Our client, an independent used van/commercial vehicle dealership located in Swindon with over 400+ vehicles in stock, is currently looking to recruit a Financial Controller

Reporting to the Managing Directors, as the Financial Controller you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our client's financial information with your key responsibilities including: 

• Overseeing the day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. 
• Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements. 
• Preparing and reviewing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections. 
• Developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Managing our client's cash flow and monitor financial performance against budget.
• Liaising with external auditors and other professional advisors as required. 
• Providing financial guidance and advice to departmental management and other stakeholders across our client's business. 
• Ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of tax returns and compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations. 

To be eligible our client is looking for candidates with a positive work ethic and proven experience within a Financial Controller or similar role, with a strong background in accounting/finance. You will be IT literate with Sage50 experience and a degree in accounting/finance or a relevant professional qualification (such as ACCA or CIMA) would be desirable but is non-essential. Overall, you will have strong analytical skills and attention to detail. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive and results-driven approach, with the ability to work independently and take initiative. 

What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Financial Controller, our client is offering:

• £35-40,000 annual starting salary pending experience. 
• 20 days annual holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays.
• Full in-house training provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• Fantastic long-term career prospects with the UK's largest independent van supermarket.
• 37.5 hours per week between 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday with 30-minute lunch break (some flexibility on these hours can be offered).

If you are interested in hearing more about this Financial Controller job in the Swindon area, please contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement Today.

Our team of Automotive recruitment specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect match for both job seekers and employers in the motor trade. Don't settle for just any Motor Trade job - let us help you find the one to take the first step towards your dream Motor Trade career.