Job Description

About Symbol:

Symbol UK, Symbol Family Support Services and The Symbol Trust are thriving organisations delivering a diverse range of services to adults, children and families with additional and complex needs. Services provided include Speech and Language Therapy; Supported Living for adults with learning disabilities; Family Assessment Services for child protection proceedings; Respite Short Breaks; Community based support, Day Opportunity activities for adults with learning disabilities and three retail outlets. Services are delivered across the South-East of England.

With 177 employees across the two organisations Symbol has an established and enthusiastic Senior Leadership Team (SLT) who are working to deliver the best quality care and support to vulnerable individuals, with a focus on gradual growth and ensuring long term sustainability of our services.

Based in rural Bearsted, just outside Maidstone, Kent; we are keen to secure the services of a commercially driven Financial Controller to contribute to our forward-thinking organisation.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Leadership

Day to day management of a small Finance team, including ongoing training and development, distributing and monitoring of workloads, and annual appraisal process.

Stakeholder Relations & Colleague Support

Lead relationships with the bank, HMRC and Companies House Work closely with the company Directors and other members of the SLT to optimise company performance in line with the organisation's strategy, agreed objectives and goals Develop a strong working relationship with KCC and other clients to ensure tight cash management Support the HR department with payroll matters and liaise with external payroll provider as required

Compliance

Liaise with the external accountant to assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns using the partial exemption method Manage the external audit process, providing any requested information, reconciliations and schedules to the external auditor on a timely basis Ensure payments of VAT, corporation tax, PAYE and other statutory payments are made by the respective deadlines

Systems & Controls

Maintain an effective credit control procedure so that debtors remain within agreed parameters and that good working practices are in place Review and approval of supplier pay runs Implement and maintain effective workflows to ensure the smooth running of the department Constantly review systems, processes and controls for potential improvements and streamlining opportunities

Month-End & Management Accounts

Run the month-end close procedure on a timely basis for all entities Maintain schedules for full balance sheet reconciliations for all entities Prepare full and detailed monthly management accounts pack with supporting commentary for all entities

Budgets, Forecasts & Cash Management

Prepare P&L forecasts and annual budget, providing Directors with variance and trend analyses for all entities Prepare 6 monthly reforecast of budgets for all entities Monitor daily cash flow and prepare regular long and short-term cash flow forecasts for all entities Support the SLT and Company Directors with business planning, pricing and due diligence processes for potential acquisitions Act as Company Secretary and pension scheme trustee Contribute to SLT and Board meetings to ensure that the business is risk managed appropriately

Ideal Qualifications & Skills:

Accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) 3+ years' senior finance experience (finance manager, financial controller etc) Strong technical accounting experience with a good understanding of VAT and tax compliance Sector experience would be advantageous Exposure to group and inter-company activity Solid budgeting and forecasting experience A high level of commercial awareness Leadership excellence Sound working knowledge of accounting software, Xero in particular Knowledge of running in-house payroll would be desirable
Working arrangements to be discussed at interview.

Employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, a satisfactory enhanced DBS, and references. Symbol is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 55,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Senior finance experience in similar role: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FC0425