Careers at 51Degrees
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About 51Degrees
51Degrees was launched in 2010 and is now a global leader in device detection and IP intelligence, offering high-speed detection with pinpoint accuracy, a highly optimized data file footprint, and robust API's. Other services include Geolocation and TAC intelligence. 51Degrees is headquartered in Reading, Berkshire, and services a worldwide customer base.
Financial Controller
We are seeking a Financial controller to join our finance team. The Financial Controller will be a critical partner to the rest of the team, providing timely financial insights to inform commercial decisions while maintaining the highest standards of financial governance and UK compliance. They have a responsibility to review the financial administration of the business and advise how the business can improve its profitability and financial efficiency. Key to this role, is working with the SLT to become an active member of the management team, enthusiastic to support a tech company to develop and thrive in a competitive and fast-paced environment.
Detailed Duties:
- Produce accurate financial budgets and re-forecasts and working with the Assistant Accountant, develop a budgeting model for the business.
- Develop strong financial controls and timetables.
- Lead improvements to financial administration
- Complete VAT returns and manage Tax affairs
- Manage the physical and intangible assets of the business including patents, trademarks, physical equipment, insurances. Advise on commercial decisions where required.
- Manage the annual ISO audit ( we are really proud of our 27001 and 9001 accreditations).
- Support, and deliver, where required, financial presentations to the Executive/Management team.
Profile and Skills
Confident to work in a small, busy technology-based business
Skills:
- Qualified with professionally recognised accounting qualifications (ACCA)
- Proficiency in using accounting software, such as Xero (preferred)
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies or errors
- Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and practices, SaaS experience highly valued
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Why 51Degrees?
We have numerous benefits available to you when you join 51Degrees
Working Environment
- Hybrid working
- Central Reading office in Berkshire, UK
Health Benefits
- Private Medical care
- Life Insurance
- Enhanced Pension contributions
- Healthcare Cashback scheme
Competitive Industry
- Working for a market leader
- Competitive salary
Training Support
- Learn and excel in multiple technologies
- Paid training support
How to apply
Please send the information listed on the right to careers@51degrees.com.
If you are successful, we will reply inviting you for an informal chat or interview.
We endeavour to reply to all applicants, but if you have not heard from us after seven days, then unfortunately you application has been not been accepted.
Have a question?- An up-to-date CV.
- When you would be ready to start work.
- Your salary expectations.