Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A high-growth technology-driven firm in Guildford seeks a Financial Controller to lead and mentor finance teams, manage financial reporting, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should be fully qualified (ICAEW / ACCA / CA) with strong technical accounting knowledge and proven international experience. This role offers significant impact and clear progression opportunities.

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

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW / ACCA / CA).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Proven experience within an international reporting environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop finance teams in the UK and internationally.
• Manage month-end closing and deliver accurate reporting.
• Oversee VAT, Corporation Tax, and international compliance.
• Consolidate group accounts for multi-currency reporting.
• Lead year-end audit and prepare consolidated statutory accounts.
• Enhance internal controls, compliance, and governance.
• Oversee payroll and pension administration.
• Manage treasury operations and banking relationships.
• Support budget preparation and long-term financial plans.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Experience in international reporting

Adaptability

Proactivity

Education

ICAEW / ACCA / CA qualification

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.

• 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