Financial Controller

Arlington Resource Management; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful construction services company in East London is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee a small team and manage the day-to-day finance functions. Ideal candidates should have qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA and experience in the construction sector is preferred. This role offers long-term stability in a family-owned business with a turnover of £10m.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Finance Director, or Head of Finance.
• Experience in the construction sector preferred.
• Keen to join a long-term stable role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of two staff in accounts.
• Manage the day-to-day finance function.
• Produce forecasts for the bank and management.

Skills

Management of credit insurance

Cash flow management

Preparation of month-end accounts

VAT and CIS knowledge

Education

QBE or Qualified ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CIMA

Job description

Financial Controller - near Ilford / Barking, Essex / East London

Our client is a successful well‑established business at the forefront of its niche in Construction services, 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 ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CIMA) with experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Finance Director or Head of Finance, ideally from a similar sector, keen to join a well‑established privately‑owned £10m family business in a long‑term stable role. The office is commutable from East London, South Herts, M25, A406, A13 and A12 in Essex.