Financial Controller

Howett Thorpe; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth technology-driven company in Guildford seeks a Financial Controller to lead its finance teams and oversee financial reporting, compliance, and international accounting. This role offers progression opportunities within a dynamic environment and requires a fully qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and experience in international reporting. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, pension, and private healthcare.

Benefits

28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Annual salary reviews

Private pension scheme

Long-term disability cover

Life assurance

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Must have strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Proven experience in international reporting environments.
• Highly adaptable with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor finance teams.
• Manage month-end close and timely reporting.
• Ensure VAT and international tax compliance.
• Oversee payroll and pension administration.
• Support budget and financial plan preparation.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

International reporting experience

Adaptability

Proactivity

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW / ACCA / CA)

Job description

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a high-growth, technology-driven business operating within a fast-paced, performance-led industry. Having already achieved impressive international success, the organisation has ambitious plans for further expansion into new markets – making this an exciting time to come on board.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded Financial Controller who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a progressive, forward-thinking company. [Office based]

Financial Controller – Benefits

• 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Annual salary reviews
• Private pension scheme
• Long-term disability cover
• Life assurance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare

Financial Controller – The Role

Reporting into senior leadership and leading an established finance team, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial reporting, compliance, and international accounting. This role offers clear progression opportunities and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing global organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing the UK and international finance teams
• Managing the month-end close process and delivering accurate, timely reporting
• Overseeing VAT, Corporation Tax, and international tax compliance
• Consolidating group accounts and managing multi-currency reporting
• Leading the year-end audit process and preparing consolidated statutory accounts under FRS 102
• Enhancing internal controls, compliance, and governance
• Overseeing payroll and pension administration
• Managing treasury operations and banking relationships
• Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans

The successful Financial Controller will be:

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW / ACCA / CA)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Proven experience within an international reporting environment
• Highly adaptable, proactive, and curious, with the ability to thrive in a fast-evolving organisation