The Role - Financial Controller (Mat leave cover)

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our finance team. This is a broad role in which you will be responsible for the operational finance function as well as managing a direct report. You will be responsible for the internal finance operations as well as statutory and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for managing the day-to-day finance function

• Managing junior members of the finance team - overseeing their work to ensure accuracy and assisting with their development

• Implementing financial controls, systems and procedures to continuously improve operations

• Producing monthly management accounts

• Leading the UK audit

• Business partnering with other teams across the business

• Managing a US subsidiary company

• Managing payroll for the UK company, US company and remote employees. Reporting payroll relevant information to HMRC e.g. P11Ds, PSA

• Preparing VAT returns

• Compliance filings in each country in which we operate, such as withholding tax obligations, tourist tax filings, and monthly, quarterly and annual informative filings in various countries

• Managing external relationships with advisors (e.g. Auditors) and service providers

• Adhoc analysis and compliance tasks as required

Who we are looking for

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

• Previous experience in an in-house finance role, preferably in a start-up environment

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and manage expectations

• An all-rounder with a ‘hands on’ mentality

• Ability to make decisions and show judgement independently

• Xero experience is beneficial

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Pension scheme

• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays (when bank holidays are worked you will receive a day in lieu)

• Hybrid working policy: Tuesdays and Fridays in our Hoxton HQ, the rest from home

• Birthday off (because who wants to work their birthdays!?)

• Ability to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday

• Provided with the latest Tech (Macbook Pro)

• Dog friendly offices

• Work from anywhere in the world for 4 weeks of the year

• Discount on Plum stays for Family and Friends

• BUPA Health plan

• Breakfast & snacks provided + drinks on a Friday!

To apply: please email a copy of your CV and, cover letter to careers@plumguide.com

Plum Guide is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status