Financial Controller

Walker Hamill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in West London is seeking a Financial Controller to enhance its financial operations during a transformative phase. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, particularly with VAT regulations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in statutory accounts and audits, coupled with strong leadership skills to manage a dedicated team. Join this prestigious organization and play a key role in its modernization efforts, contributing to both commercial and charitable activities. This opportunity promises a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex VAT matters and preparing statutory accounts.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting with emphasis on VAT compliance.
• Prepare consolidated statutory accounts and coordinate audits.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Managing complex VAT matters

Preparing statutory accounts

Leading audits

Strong leadership skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Base pay range

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Managing Consultant and Head of Accountancy, Finance & Corporate Development Research at Walker Hamill

REF: LJ53668

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: West London

Salary Guide: £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a prestigious and well-established institution based in West London, operating across a range of commercial and charitable activities. The organisation is entering an exciting phase of modernisation and development, with increasing complexity across its financial operations. As part of this evolution, the business is seeking a Financial Controller to strengthen its financial controls and lead the core technical functions.

Description

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the organisation’s financial reporting, with particular emphasis on group VAT compliance and partial exemption. The role includes preparing consolidated statutory accounts, coordinating audits, overseeing restricted and trust funds, managing multiple subsidiary entities, and leading improvements in controls and reporting processes. The Financial Controller will also manage a small team responsible for financial accounting.

Skills

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualified experience, especially in managing complex VAT matters, including partial exemption. Experience in preparing statutory accounts and leading audits is essential. A background in not-for-profit or hybrid organisations with commercial trading arms is advantageous. Strong leadership skills and the ability to engage with diverse finance and non-finance stakeholders are required.

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Walker Hamill has over 35 years of experience as a specialist finance and strategy recruiter, working with major multinational listed organisations, private equity-backed businesses, and privately owned companies across sectors including FMCG, media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure, and business services. Headquartered in London with additional offices in continental Europe.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Education

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