Financial Controller

Uni Health Distribution Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceuticals wholesaler is looking for a qualified accountant to manage the daily finance functions and ensure regulatory compliance. The role includes preparing monthly management accounts, managing year-end audits, and producing financial reports for directors. Ideal candidates will hold ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualifications and possess strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant under ACCA/ACA or CIMA.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP required.
• Attention to detail essential for accurate financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage day to day accounting & finance functions.
• Ensure deadlines are met and statutory regulations complied with.
• Manage year end audit processes and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Excel skills

Knowledge of foreign exchange

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

ACCA/ACA or CIMA

Qualified accountant/Finalist

Tools

Dynamics 365 ERP (Navision)

Job description

Run and manage the day to day accounting & finance function

Ensure all deadlines met and statutory regulations complied with

Prepare monthly management accounts and reconciliations in a timely manner.

Ensure all assets and liabilities on the trial balance are reconciled to a reviewed schedule or third-party report including intercompany balances.

Support the Directors with the production of annual budgets and periodic re-forecasts.

Manage the year end audit processes including the publication of Annual report, dealing with external auditors, and filing at Companies House

Manage the bank and treasury function. Ensure transactions are posted within the team fully within the accounts each day.

Maximise working capital and positive cashflow by supporting the credit and purchase control policy.

Manage Sales finance facility and ensure that the monthly reconciliation is submitted on time.

Post accruals and prepayments.

Liaise with external advisors to provide sufficient information to complete company’s taxation affairs.

Supervise team members preparing payroll and VAT returns, ensuring HR database is up to date

Produce financial data & reports for Directors and other departments on request.

Check posted batch releases.

Cover for colleagues when they are on annual leave.

Manage Property Portfolio including posting all transactions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

ACCA/ACA or CIMA

Good knowLedge of UK GAAP

Qualified accountant/Finalist

SKILLS

Excel skills · Knowledge of foreign exchange

Ability to deal with third party auditors and tax advisors and build long term relationships

Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge of Dynamics 365 ERP (Navision) is desired but not mandatory.

About the Company

We are a pharmaceuticals wholesaler based in Dartford UK.