Location: Chelmsford, EssexJob Title: Financial ControllerIndustry: Professional Services - Accountancy Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
About UsEstablished professional services firm in Chelmsford with a proven track record of staff retention and career development. Our team stability speaks for itself - colleagues build long-term careers here while delivering results for clients across the professional services sector.
We're seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead our financial operations and join our stable, experienced team.
The RoleFinance Manager position managing complete financial function for our professional services business. Take accountability for accounting operations, transactional finance, and financial management processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full Accounting Management: Complete ownership of accounting function including period-end procedures
- Transactional Finance: Manage all financial transactions ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Financial Reporting: Prepare management accounts, financial statements, and regulatory reports
- Cash Flow & Forecasting: Monitor cash flow and lead budgeting processes
- Compliance & Controls: Maintain financial regulations adherence and audit management
- Strategic Support: Provide financial insights to support business decisions
- Qualification: QBE, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent practical experience.
- Full Accounting Experience: Complete accounting function management from transactions to reporting
- Practice Experience: Demonstrated professional services or practice environment background a bonus
- Technical Skills: Excel and accounting software proficiency
- Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience
- Benefits: Comprehensive package including pension and healthcare
- Development: Professional qualification support and career progression
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements
- Location: Modern Chelmsford offices with excellent transport links