Finance Controller: Multi-Entity Month-End Lead

Paul Card Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Finance Controller in the Tees Valley area. This role offers full ownership of the Trial Balance across multiple UK entities and includes responsibilities such as leading month-end processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, cash management, and managing an Accounts Payable team. Candidates should be qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in a senior finance role, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance Controller or senior finance role.
• Experience in services, project-based or engineering-led organizations is advantageous.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Trial Balance across multiple UK entities.
• Lead the month end close and manage reconciliations.
• Produce monthly reporting packs for decision-making.
• Manage compliance with US GAAP and UK GAAP.
• Act as the main contact for annual audit fieldwork.
• Own cash management and forecasting.
• Manage the Accounts Payable team.
• Align billing and costs with Operations Accountants.
• Enhance processes and strengthen controls.

Skills

Ownership of Trial Balance

Month end close management

Cash management

Audit experience

Process improvement

US GAAP and UK GAAP knowledge

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Finance Controller in the Tees Valley area. This role offers full ownership of the Trial Balance across multiple UK entities and includes responsibilities such as leading month-end processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, cash management, and managing an Accounts Payable team. Candidates should be qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in a senior finance role, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.