Financial Controller

Overall Purpose of Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that is experiencing exceptional growth. At the Elite Metal Group we love what we do, and we enjoy working with people that are passionate about their role and the difference that they can make within our business.
You would be responsible for providing support to the COO in providing accurate and timely financial information to all stakeholders for decision-making purposes and assist with the smooth running of the Accounts Team.
Core Responsibilities
* To manage day to day financial operations of 2 companies.
* To assist with development and roll out of processes and best practice across the Accounts Team.
* Key point of contact for Payroll and Accounts queries.
* Line management of those within the Accounts and Payroll Team.
* Processing of various VAT/CIS/PAYE returns.
* Monthly review/production of management accounts for reporting to COO.
* Budgets and forecasts to be produced alongside COO.
* Other adhoc requests and reporting as required.
* This role will report to the COO.
Personal Qualities
* "Can Do" attitude – solutions focused.
* Good attention to detail, thorough and focused.
* Energetic, enthusiastic and focused on a career in Finance/Accounting.
* A positive teamwork mentality that thrives on two-way communication, commitment and striving for a common goal.
Experience
* Qualified Accountant - ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
* Minimum 5 years overall experience in a similar role (minimum of 2 years in a comparable Accounting role in Construction).
* Proven track record of producing concise Management information.
* Experience of Financial reporting within an organisation with a turnover of £10-£15million.
* Cash Management and Forecasting experience is essential.
* Strong Systems experience and Excel skills.
Location
This is an office-based role at our Perivale Head Quarters in northwest London.
Typical hours of work will be 8am until 5pm Monday to Friday.
Our Benefits
For this role we’d love a candidate who is passionate and career focussed. In return we can offer a salary of between £45,000 - £50,000 per year with 20 days of paid holiday and paid Bank Holidays.
Start Date
ASAP
About Us
At the Elite Metal Group, we consider ourselves to be the steel fabrication experts. The Group is currently made up of 5 key divisions or sub-brands, all with their own area of expertise. Last year our annual turnover was £12 million. Certain areas of our business have been trading for more than 70 years which has allowed us to establish competitive buying rates and a formidable team of skilled craftsman and detailers.
The group comprises of the following –
* Vaughan Fabrication Services specialise in on-site fabrication, welding and plant maintenance across the UK. Our fully equipped fleet of nationwide vehicles ensures that a team of professionals can quickly attend your site project.
* Elite Metalcraft was established in 1951 and specialises in architectural steel and bespoke staircase design for commercial and domestic markets. The highly experienced team is adept at working with any alloy of your choice to bring beautiful designs to life.
* Elite Structural Steel offers the complete package from simple structural steel supply through to site surveys, drawings, fabrication and in-house installation.
* Elite Surveying has a Team of experts ready to conduct topographical surveys using an array of industry leading robotic laser stations so that you can be assured of the highest levels of accuracy on your project.
* Elite Fabrication is the newest addition to the Elite Metal Group. Created for Architects, Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors this division specialises in architectural and bespoke steel products commonly used on traditional landscape schemes. Whether you’re looking for planters, landscape edging, balustrades, pergolas or access hatches, Elite Fabrication will have a solution to your design challenge.
The Elite Metal Group is based in North-West London and is proud to be the ONLY London based steel supplier that can survey, design, manufacture, wet spray, deliver and install using our own in-house facilities and highly professional Team