Financial Controller

https://www.firstchoiceuk.com/job-search/1439-financial-controller/accounts/surrey/job2026-07-08 18:00:162027-07-08 First Choice UK
Area Surrey, Surrey Surrey Surrey
Sector Accounts
Salary 35000 - 40000 Pounds Sterling
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser Richard Edwards
Job Ref 10233
Description
Our client are a small, growing international freight forwarder, located in Egham, Surrey. They are looking for a full time Financial Controller to help assist with day to day financial recordkeeping.



The candidate should have good all-round experience in all aspects of bookkeeping and be familiar with Sage. AAT qualification desirable but not essential. Experience in a freight forwarding background and Boxtop would be beneficial.



Sales

·Credit control

·Sending statements to customers

·Credit checks & setting credit limits

Purchase

·Checking statements and making payments to suppliers

·Overseas payments via FX account

·Forward contracts on USD & EUR

·Reconcile bank statements, supplier statements, HMRC Deferment statements - just about everything really

·Passing supplier invoices



Company

·Controlling cash flow

·Daily transfer of data from Boxtop to Sage

·Update rates of exchange on Boxtop

·Ensuring there are no or very minimal r/ex losses

·Year-end figures / preparation of accounts before presentation to accountants.

·Checking final accounts before they are filed to Companies House

Reporting

·Monthly profit reporting to MD

·Other reports as requested by MD

Government

·VAT returns

·Other as necessary



Sales invoices are prepared by operations staff



Hours of work 0900-1730hrs Monday to Friday, in the office.



Salary up to GBP40K depending on previous experience



* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.

If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.





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