Financial Controller

The company has a strong reputation for quality and innovation, coupled with a collaborative and supportive culture. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of financial controls, reporting, and strategy within a growing organisation. In your role as Financial Controller, you will be managing a small team producing month-end results and leading on the yearly audit.

What will the Financial Controller role involve?

• Lead and manage month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide technical accounting support to the finance team, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Oversee the annual audit, working closely with external auditors.
• Prepare monthly reports for senior leadership and contribute to group reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, forecasts, and budgets to inform decision-making.
• Drive improvements in financial controls, processes, and efficiencies.
• Manage VAT and corporation tax compliance, liaising with external advisers.

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy:

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA, ideally with audit or practice experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience in month-end, reporting, and audits.
• Confident leader with the ability to mentor and develop a team.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with finance systems (Sage, Xero, SAP).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller:

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Additional perks

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