Financial Controller

Cobb & Jones; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial management in a hybrid/remote capacity. The role involves preparing management accounts, managing multi-entity budgets, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and VAT. Candidates should have qualifications like ACA or ACCA, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a salary of £70k - £80k, 25 days of holiday, and exposure to executive-level decision making, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with expertise in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong technical skills in UK GAAP and VAT requirements.
• Experience in managing multi-entity accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for financial accuracy.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts.
• Present financial updates to the executive board.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

VAT expertise

Corporation tax knowledge

Xero software proficiency

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Xero

TaxCalc

Job description

Exclusive Opportunity : Financial Controller | Ashford (Hybrid / Remote) | £70k - £80k DOE

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of a complex, multi-entity environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, dynamic group of companies operating across multiple sectors. The business is ambitious, forward-thinking, and committed to excellence in financial management and compliance. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring robust reporting for a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and deliver accurate financial reporting.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts for 12 years ahead.
• Present financial updates to the Board monthly.
• Oversee and review the work of two junior team members (remote).
• Manage journal postings, accruals, and prepayments.
• Reconcile wages to payroll and ensure compliance.
• Review and submit VAT returns and maintain intercompany reconciliations.
• Ensure group recharges are invoiced correctly across all entities.
• Prepare statutory accounts, including one consolidation, and handle corporation tax (CT600) filings.
• Liaise with HMRC and explore group relief options.
• Maintain loan accounts, interest postings, and the fixed asset register.
• Reconcile reports from TaxCalc to Xero and manage bank payments as required.

Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, VAT, and corporation tax.
• Proven experience in multi‑entity accounting and consolidations.
• Advanced skills in Xero and familiarity with TaxCalc (advantageous).
• Excellent communication skills for executive‑level reporting.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and lead a small team remotely.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

On Offer

• £70k - £80k DOE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of 20+ entities.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility; mostly remote with an expectation of 3‑4 days on site per month. Although predominantly remote, we do require someone to be based in Kent.
• Exposure to strategic decision‑making at executive level.
• A collaborative, supportive environment within a growing group.