Financial Controller

Arlington Resource Management Careers; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Essex is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage a small team. Responsibilities include overseeing finance functions, preparing month-end accounts, and managing cash flow. The ideal candidate has strong financial reporting skills and relevant qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or ACMA. This role offers a stable position in a well-established business.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.
• Hands-on experience managing finance functions.
• Acquainted with working in SME sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance team and day-to-day function.
• Prepare month-end accounts and conduct analysis.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.

Skills

Team management

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Forecasting

VAT knowledge

Education

QBE or Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA

Job description

Financial Controller - near Barking / Ilford, Essex / East London - our client is a successful well established business at the forefront of its niche in Construction, turnover £10m, servicing a range of high profile projects and businesses.

The company is seeking an experienced hands‑on Financial Controller / Head of Finance, to manage a small team and report to the Owner / Directors. Responsibilities include:

• Oversee a team of two staff in accounts
• Responsibility for the day to day finance function
• Preparation of month end accounts and analysis
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Produce forecasts for the bank and management
• Liaise with surveyors re CVRs and retentions
• VAT, CIS and weekly and monthly payroll
• Management of credit insurance and pension fund
• Liaise with external accountant re final accounts, tax etc

The company is looking for an experienced Accountant (QBE or Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA), a previous Financial Controller or Finance Manager or Head of Finance, ideally from a similar sector / SME, keen to join a well-established privately‑owned business in a long term stable role. The office is commutable from East London, South Herts, M25, A406, A13 and A12 in Essex.