Our Top Professional Services client in Sunderland is looking for an experienced Accounts Controller.
Purpose of Job
To provide management accounts and general outsourced accounting services to a portfolio of clients ranging from international quoted corporations and UK SMEs.
Principal Responsibilities
-Supervise a small team of processing staff, providing assistance and guidance where necessary
-Liaise with clients in a professional manner and deal quickly and effectively with client queries
-Preparation of management accounts
-Ledger work, processing, bookkeeping
-Cash flow forecasts, funding requirements etc
-Liaise with the tax and payroll teams as necessary
Experience
-Practical hands on accounting experience, including the preparation of management accounts, variance analysis and commentary
-Good double entry skills
-Solid accounting skills
-Good spreadsheet skills.
Qualification/Attributes
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to liaise with people at all levels
-Organised and methodical with strong numerical abilities
-Ability to multitask
-Motivated to find solutions
-Excellent IT skills including Excel and Word
-Should be a minimum of AAT (or equivalent) or have gained at least 3 years relevant experience
-Good attention to detail
-Friendly, with a good sense of humour
-Above all, must be a strong team player