Experienced Accountants are in demand as companies increase resources in Finance and Business Analysis roles. There has been a notable shift in the creation of new positions at the more senior end of the spectrum to allow organisations the security of knowing their company finances are in a safe pair of hands and those that have weathered a recession before have skill sets of value in this difficult economic marketplace.

If you are considering the difference that an experienced or qualified accountant could make to your business please take the time to review the following candidate profiles.

Financial Controller - £33k, 3 days per week– ACA Qualified

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Industries:
Senior Manager Top 5 Accountancy Firm, Property Investment & Development, Retail

People Management:
Day to day responsibility for finance teams of up to 50 staff

Responsibilities:

• Managing accounting function. Encompasses all aspects of accounting including recording and managing sales and purchase ledger transactions, nominal ledger, payroll, VAT, nominal ledger and supporting reconciliations, production of management information
• Dealing with the accounting and compliance matters associated with complex transactions
• Managing relationships with external accountants and advisors
• Senior Group Manager running a business unit with responsibility for the delivery of service to clients (including formulating proposals to generate new business), management of financial performance and staff development. 2 years spent running business unit of 50 staff with a turnover of £4m. • Preparing of accounts, auditing of accounts, assisting clients with company secretarial and taxation compliance matters
• Performing business profitability, product costing and pricing reviews. Hands on development of financial projections including cashflow forecasts. Worked with management to understand key business drivers
• Developed and managed a cashflow forecasting system on a daily basis for complex property investment and development business. Management of liquidity
• Manage relationships with bankers, brokers and external investors, refinancing multi million pound bank facilities and negotiating key terms with lenders, financial modelling and negotiating terms of joint venture agreements to bring in financing
• Advising on selection of accounting systems whether off the shelf packages or bespoke solutions
• Hands on advice on integration of businesses following acquisitions
• Advising on growth strategies including performing business valuations, investment appraisal and undertaking due diligence reviews as part of acquisitions
• Reviewing and developing management information systems, including the development of key financial and non-financial performance indicators

Financial Controller - £40K – ICAEW (Timebarred)

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Industries:
Waste Management, Haulage & Distribution, Retail, Drinks Wholesale, Commercial Property Development, Accountancy Practice

People Management:
Day to day responsibility for finance teams of up to 8 staff

Responsibilities:

• Production of monthly management accounts within 7 working days including summary and detailed profit and loss accounts, divisional and outlet profit and loss, sales margin and volume variance analysis by outlet, departmental expense variance analysis, cash flow summary and summary balance sheet
• Production of daily group cash balance to be used in conjunction with the Group Cash Flow to determine value and length of any money market deposits
• Preparation of annual business plan and phasing after discussion and approval of department heads
• Preparation and update of quarterly and annual forecasts for profit and loss accounts , cash flow and balance sheet
• Preparation of monthly consolidated accounts for UK companies together with the agreement of intergroup balances and trade
• Preparation and reconciliation of quarterly VAT returns and monthly intrastat supplementary declarations including liaison with the VAT inspector
• Completion and submission of quarterly CT61 returns
• Production of statutory financial statements together with supporting schedules in readiness for external audit
• Production of detailed schedules as required by external Tax Advisor for completion of corporation taxreturn
• Completion and submission of P35 and P11d forms
• Integration of systems and reporting following major company acquisition
• Assisted in due diligence prior to disposal of wholesale business

Management Accountant £32k, CIMA Passed Finalist

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Industries:
FMCG, Business Services, Waste Management

Responsibilities:

• Producing weekly management accounts , tracking flash figures vs. actuals
• Production and development of weekly KPI’s for the South West region
• Preparation of monthly management accounts including Accruals ,Prepayments , Monitor PO release, Exception reporting and/ variance analysis , Balance sheet reconciliations
• Responsible for costing of Labour , Transport and Fuel for new and existing contracts
• Ensuring the enforcement of financial controls , compliance with corporate governance including perpetual audit of South West depots
• Liaising with central finance , depots and other regions with any issues
• Assisting local depot management with controls, processing and supporting the period performance review process
• Budgeting and forecasting

These are just a small selection of individuals that we are confident could make a positive difference to the financial performance of businesses in the South West.

To discuss any requirements that you may have for your business please contact us on 01934 612288 and we will be happy to help you.

For more information on Change Recruitment Services Limited
please call us on 01934 61 22 88 to request a copy of our company brochure
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