Financial Controller

Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus

33 days holiday

Job summary

Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Financial Controller near Coulsdon to take ownership of day-to-day finances and work closely with Directors. This hands-on role emphasizes meticulous reporting, VAT compliance, and cash flow management.

The ideal candidate will have AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualifications, strong Excel and Xero skills, and the ability to provide a clear financial picture for the business. Salary £38-42k DOE plus benefits.

Qualifications

• AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Bookkeeper, Management Accountant or similar.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.
• Good Excel skills and experience with Xero accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own priorities.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work directly with directors.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of what the numbers mean for the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Reporting
• Xero & Bookkeeping / Ledger Management
• Sales Ledger, Invoicing & Credit Control
• VAT , Compliance & Corporate Governance
• Accounts Payable & Receivable

Skills

Financial management

Reporting

Attention to detail

Independent working

Communication with directors

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Financial Controller

Near Coulsdon

Full Time / Monday to Friday

Potential for flexible working hours

Salary range: £38-42,000 (DOE) +benefits package (Pension, PMI, Bonus, 33 days holiday

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to join our client’s business, work alongside the Directors and take ownership of day-to-day finances.

We are targeting someone who is comfortable with finer details, keeping everything organised and, importantly, able to give a clear picture of how the business is performing financially.

Key areas will include:

• Financial Management and Reporting
• Xero & Bookkeeping / Ledger Management
• Sales Ledger, Invoicing & Credit Control
• VAT , Compliance & Corporate Governance
• Accounts Payable & Receivable

You'll have:

• AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualifications/experience
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Bookkeeper, Management Accountant or similar.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.
• Good Excel skills and experience with Xero accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own priorities.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work directly with directors.
• A practical approach to resolving financial issues.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of what the numbers mean for the wider business.

equal opportunities employer.