Financial Accounts Controller

Looking for a Financial Accounts Controller with a strong understanding and experience in accounting principles. Contract role - inside IR35 (via umbrella) Duration - 5 months Location - Rickmansworth (3-4 days onsite in the beginning, later 2 days onsite per week) Rate - 150-170 per day Job Purpose: Responsible for financial compliance, controlling payments & cash allocation, driving month-end closing activities, and supporting the RUK budget process while monitoring margin. TOP 3 CORE DELIVERABLES: Group reporting closed on time in "Opera" & "BFC" tools according to group instructions & compliance. Optimize supplier payment to protect cash under the constraints of local regulation. Support statutory account production. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Control revenue recognition (goods delivered not invoiced). Assist in establishing robust financial controls around the end-to-end for MPS. Monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliations for MPS & Sodicam. Assisting the Finance Manager with reporting standards implementation for statutory accounts (IFRS) of MPS & Sodicam. Implementation & maintenance of accounting procedures. Support internal control implementation and maintain policies. Support RUK closing process (analyze parts purchase data, post month-end journals, EV grant). Control credit notes. Skills & Knowledge: Good organizational & planning skills. Strong analytical and self-driven individual. Experience with SAP SAGE processes. Working knowledge of reporting systems - Opera & BFC. Good understanding and application of accounting principles. Very strong accrual management. Knowledge & Experience Required: Sage & SAP accounting. Qualified or part-qualified UK accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent outside the UK. Direct KPIs: Monitor and maintain project accrual taker. Monitor overdue receivables. No outstanding items on bank reconciliation. Process group reporting on time in Opera & BFC. Indirect KPIs: Post accurately supplier invoices. Daily cash allocation. Prepare reporting according to group standards.

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