Financial Controller

CV Screen; Chester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to join a fantastic business in Chester. The ideal candidate will lead the finance team, managing accounting, payroll, and reporting while ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Key responsibilities include preparing budgets and forecasts, overseeing month-end closing, and maintaining financial systems. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 alongside various benefits such as parking, bonuses, and wellness support.

Benefits

Free on site parking

Performance-related bonus

Life cover

Annual leave entitlement increase

Employee wellbeing support

Employer pension

Service milestone awards

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with audit or finance control experience.
• Skilled in overseeing payroll and ensuring compliance.
• Experience managing small finance teams and driving efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Manage month-end closing.
• Oversee payroll, VAT, taxes, and statutory compliance.
• Monitor cash flow and handle banking matters.
• Maintain financial systems, processes, and controls.
• Lead and mentor a small finance team.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Experience with payroll and SAP financial systems

Team management skills

Financial analysis expertise

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Financial Controller — Chester — Salary up to £65,000

We are seeking a qualified Financial Controller to join a fantastic business in Chester. The Financial Controller will lead the finance team, overseeing accounting, payroll, and reporting while ensuring compliance with all UK regulations. You will play a key role in supporting operational efficiency and driving performance across the organisation’s UK entities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Manage month-end closing.
• Oversee payroll, VAT, taxes, and statutory compliance.
• Monitor cash flow and handle banking matters.
• Maintain financial systems, processes, and controls (SAP).
• Lead and mentor a small finance team.

Required Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with audit or finance control experience
• Experienced in payroll and SAP financial systems
• Skilled in managing small teams and driving efficiency

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary up to £65,000
• Free on site parking
• Performance-related bonus reviewed biannually
• Life cover provided as part of employment
• Annual leave entitlement increases with service
• Formal recognition and reward initiatives
• Access to employee wellbeing support and discount programmes
• Employer pension
• Service milestone awards
• Optional access to independent financial guidance
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Employee referral incentive scheme

Location

The role is office based in Chester.

How to Apply

Please send your CV to Matt Wrght at CV Screen in strict confidence or apply directly to this job posting. CV Screen is the Recruitment Agency managing this vacancy.

Alternate Titles

Finance Manager | Head of Finance | Senior Finance Manager | Financial Controller