Financial Controller

Ashley Rees Associates; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A service organisation in Cirencester is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance team. This role involves managing month-end processes, producing management accounts, and mentoring a small team. Ideal candidates will have experience in line management and are looking to step into a head of finance position. The organisation offers a stable environment with a smooth handover period.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing a full set of management accounts.
• Previous line management experience.
• Track record of working with different finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead month end close and production of management accounts.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and revenue recognition.
• Manage and mentor a small team.
• Provide analysis and commentary around month end results.
• Support new system implementation.
• Monitor and develop ongoing process improvements within the team.
• Assist with year end statutory accounts.

Skills

Producing management accounts

Line management

Finance systems

Job description

A service organisation based in Cirencester is currently recruiting a Financial Controller to join their team.

To replace a long-standing member of staff who is not leaving until Q2 2026 to ensure a smooth handover, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone currently operating at this level of seniority or for an experienced management/financial accountant to secure their first head of finance position.

Duties will include:

• Lead month end close and production of management accounts
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and revenue recognition
• Manage and mentor a small team
• Provide analysis and commentary around month end results
• Support new system implementation
• Monitor and develop ongoing process improvements within the team
• Assist with year end statutory accounts

The successful candidate will have previous experience of both producing a full set of management accounts and line management. A track record of working successfully with different finance systems is desirable.