Financial Controller

Vitae Financial Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10% discretionary

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Vitae Financial Recruitment is seeking a Financial Controller for a private construction business in Greenford, fully on-site. The role reports to the Finance Director and oversees one direct report, owning the finance function and ensuring robust controls and reporting.

You will lead month-end, cash flow, taxation and budgeting, while managing the Accounts Payable function and driving ERP improvements. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with CIS/VAT/WIP experience is essential.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with construction/contracting background.
• Experience with CIS, VAT and WIP accounting essential.
• Advanced Excel and strong finance systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and prepare monthly management accounts.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, bank reconciliations and treasury reporting.
• Oversee VAT, CIS, PAYE submissions and statutory reporting.
• Support annual budgeting and investigate variances against plan.
• Develop Accounts Payable controls and finance process governance.
• Lead ERP/system improvements and automate reporting where possible.
• Oversee credit control and sales ledger activities.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Audit coordination

Forecasting

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Accounting software

Job description

Financial Controller

Greenford - Fully on-site

60k - 70k + bonus and benefits

Our client, a well-established, privately owned business operating within the construction industry, is looking for a Financial Controller to join their finance team.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, with one direct report (an Accounts Payable Manager), you'll own the finance function and play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls and reporting across the business. Responsibilities include:

• Financial Reporting & Control - leading the month-end close and preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, managing accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and WIP accounting, and supporting the annual statutory audit process.
• Cash Flow & Treasury - managing daily cash balances, producing short and medium-term cash flow forecasts, maintaining bank reconciliations, and providing regular cash flow and treasury reporting to the board.
• Taxation & Compliance - ensuring accurate and timely VAT, CIS and PAYE submissions, managing statutory and regulatory reporting requirements, and maintaining strong relationships with auditors, HMRC and external advisers.
• Budgeting & Forecasting - supporting the annual budgeting process and monitoring actual performance against budget, investigating variances as they arise.
• Team Management & Governance - managing and developing the Accounts Payable function, reviewing new supplier onboarding, and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained across all accounting processes.
• Systems & Process Improvement - acting as a key lead on the finance ERP system, and driving improvements to finance processes, automation and reporting accuracy.
• Credit Control & Working Capital - overseeing credit control and debtor management, ensuring accurate and timely contract invoicing, and managing the sales ledger.

This is a broad, hands-on Financial Controller role offering genuine ownership and exposure to senior stakeholders.

About You

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with a background in construction, contracting or another project-based environment. Experience with CIS, VAT and WIP accounting is essential, along with strong financial systems skills, advanced Excel, and the confidence to challenge and manage upwards.

What's on Offer

Salary of 60,000- 70,000 (dependent on experience), a 10% annual discretionary bonus (historically paid out in full), private medical insurance (BUPA), a pension scheme, and your own dedicated on-site parking space.

Despite the company's scale, it has stayed true to its roots - the culture is professional and balanced, and it's a genuine meritocracy: hard work and adding value are recognised and rewarded with real career progression.