Financial Controller

Altitude-Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a motivated individual for a 6-month temporary finance role. You will support the Finance Director, oversee a small finance team, and ensure robust financial practices are followed. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with a minimum of 5 years PQE and strong communication skills. Hybrid working options available with a salary range of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE as a financial controller or in a similar role.
• Experience leading and motivating a small team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members to ensure all workloads are dealt with to meet agreed deadlines.
• Develop and prepare monthly management accounts including P&L by department.
• Review and action debtors and creditors report on a monthly basis.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / CIPFA / ICEAW)

Strong communication skills

Strong IT skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Experience in financial analysis and budgeting

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

MS365 Business Central

Job description

6 Month Temporary

To Start 27/10/25

£50,000 pa - £55,000 pa

Based in Milton Keynes

Hybrid working

Our client offer an open and diverse culture, active listening and encouragement of others. A small finance team of 4 supporting the finance function nationally, they seek a motivated and passionate individual. Are you able to support the Finance Director with robust financial control and analysis to support considered business decisions.

Able to oversee the functions of the finance team and ensure that good financial practice is adopted, offering clear objectives and development plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist team members to ensure all workloads are dealt with to meet agreed deadlines.
• Develop and prepare monthly management accounts including P&L by department, Balance Sheet and Cashflow reports.
• Ensure all control accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis, including production of monthly VAT returns / PAYE / Corporation Tax and all compliance reporting is complete submitted in a timely manner.
• Review and action debtors and creditors report on a monthly basis.
• Assist in preparation and analysis of the annual Budget and forecasting exercises.
• Develop and enhance existing reporting structures to allow for changes in structure, funding and allocation of costing.
• Analyse actual spend against budget / forecast and produce variance reports with commentary.
• Provide business partner finance support to all managers and staff on day-to-day issues
• Maintain records for audit purposes.
• Set performance objectives for the Finance team/individuals and monitor progress.
• To identify the training & development needs of the Finance team/individuals, finding and providing appropriate solutions.

Candidate Experience:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / CIPFA / ICEAW) minimum 5 years PQE
• Experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar management role.
• Experience leading and motivating a small team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, use of MS365 Business Central.
• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards, including in-depth familiarity with UK GAAP.
• Strong understanding of financial operations, encompassing revenue recognition and complex cost structures.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques, utilising financial modelling, and accounting software.