Financial Controller

Forrest Recruitment; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a senior role in East Grinstead, UK. The successful candidate will oversee all financial operations, manage a small team, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. This position offers autonomy and significant involvement in senior decision-making processes. Ideal candidates should possess strong financial operation management skills and a proactive approach to finance processes. The salary is up to £65K depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance and accounting operations.
• Manage a team of three, including accounts assistants.
• Produce detailed financial reports for the group.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory filings.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Financial operations management

Accounting knowledge

Compliance understanding

Job description

Overview

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER – HAYDOCK – PERM – PAYING UP TO £65K DOE

Our client, a well-established group operating across multiple entities, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function. This is a senior, hands-on position overseeing financial operations, reporting, compliance and team leadership.

The role offers broad responsibility, significant autonomy and regular involvement in senior decision-making. The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and comfortable managing end-to-end finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Financial & Accounting Management
  • Oversee all finance and accounting operations
• Manage and support a team of three:
  • Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger / Cash & Bank)
  • Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger / Payroll / HR)
  • Cleaner
• Produce timely monthly and year-end Financial Reports for the Group, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, Consolidated Reporting Pack, Inventory Depreciation Report, Inter-Company Matching Report
• Audits, Compliance & Reporting
  • Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors during interim and year-end audits
  • Ensure all statutory filings and company returns (including dormant entities) are completed accurately and on time
  • Oversee HMRC submissions including VAT, PAYE, P11Ds and other relevant returns
• Manage Irish Revenue VAT and Relevant Contracts Tax submissions