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Financial Controller

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Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Financial Controller in central Leeds, offering a salary between £55,000 and £65,000 per annum.
  • The ideal candidate should be qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with solid experience in finance.
  • This hands-on role involves managing accounts, forecasts, reporting, and cash flow while improving systems and controls.
  • The Financial Controller will lead a small team and present insights to senior stakeholders to drive profitable growth.
  • Candidates should be confident and commercially sharp, with a proven track record in a senior finance role.
Financial Controller | £55k-£65k | Qualified or QBE

This service business in central Leeds is growing fast-and the numbers need someone who can keep up.

They need a Financial Controller who can do more than just close the books. Someone who gets the detail right, sees the bigger picture, and isn't afraid to say, "This doesn't stack up."

You'll be the finance lead on the ground. Reporting to the Group CFO, but running the show day to day. It's a hands-on role with a clear seat at the table.

What You'll Actually Be Doing:
  • Own the numbers-management accounts, forecasts, reporting, cash flow

  • Improve systems and controls, not just maintain them

  • Handle HMRC, VAT, R&D claims, and the audit with zero fuss

  • Lead and develop a small team

  • Present clear insights to help the business grow, profitably

What You'll Need:
  • Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with solid experience

  • Strong on systems-Xero, Sage, Excel, Spotlight

  • Commercially sharp and confident with senior stakeholders

  • Exposure to a senior finance role where you've made a difference

What You'll Get:
  • Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

  • Autonomy, trust, and a leadership role in a growing business

If you like the sound of real responsibility-and not having to fight for a seat at the table-then this could be worth a conversation.

Send your CV. Or just your LinkedIn. No cover letter needed.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.