Finance Controller

Adecco Portugal; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Finance Controller for a busy Leigh-on-Sea business. This temporary role offers hands-on responsibility, immediate start, and potential for permanent employment, with a salary range of £40,000 to £50,000.

You will lead monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations, payments, VAT reporting, credit control, and liaison with external accountants, using Excel and our accounting software to deliver accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Experienced in finance controller/finance manager or similar senior finance role.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• Accurate, highly organised and numerate.
• Capable of working independently and using own initiative.
• Professional and confident communicator.
• Able to work in a small team and start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Monthly Management Accounts
• Bank reconciliations
• Uploading and processing payments
• Banking audits
• Paying trade accounts
• Invoicing and accounts administration
• Tracking and controlling utility costs
• VAT control and reporting
• Credit control
• Liaising with external accountants
• Using accounting systems and Excel for reporting, controls, and GA coding

Skills

Excel

Accounting systems

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Controller

Leigh-on-Sea

£40,000 - £50,000

Temporary Position with Potential for Permanent Employment

We are currently seeking an experienced Finance Controller for a busy and well-established business based in Leigh-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who is available immediately and looking for a role with genuine temp-to-perm potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing Monthly Management Accounts
• Bank reconciliations
• Uploading and processing payments
• Banking audits
• Paying trade accounts
• Invoicing and accounts administration
• Tracking and controlling utility costs
• VAT control and reporting
• Credit control
• Liaising with external accountants
• Using accounting systems and Excel for reporting, controls, and GA coding

This role would suit an experienced finance professional looking to make an immediate impact within a growing business, with the possibility of securing a permanent position.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Finance Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance position
• Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
• Accurate, highly organised, and numerate
• Able to work independently and use their own initiative
• Professional and confident communicator
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Comfortable working within a small team environment
• Available to start immediately

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.