Financial Controller

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Hartlepool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering business in Hartlepool seeks a Financial Controller to join their Accounts team. This role involves overseeing financial operations, preparing accounts, and leading financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have managerial experience and a professional accountancy qualification, with opportunities for career progression to Finance Director.

Benefits

Annual Leave of 33 Days

Annual Bonus

Car Allowance

Private Medical

Generous Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Professional Accountancy qualification e.g. ACCA/ACA is essential.
• Managerial and people management experience required.
• Experience in the construction industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts and manage audit processes.
• Lead financial reporting and budgeting activities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and manage risks.

Skills

Managerial Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

A civil engineering business based in Hartlepool are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller to join their Accounts team on a permanent basis.
As Financial Controller you form part of the Senior Management Team, collaborating with fellow Managers and Directors from other areas of the business on the strategy of the company, reporting into the Managing Director. This is a unique and engaging opportunity that would allow the successful individual to make an impact within the business, with opportunities to progress to Finance Director in the future.

On offer is a salary of circa £50,000 to £70,000 (depending on experience level), alongside annual leave of 33 days (includes bank holidays), annual bonus, car allowance, private medical, generous pension scheme and further, with some hybrid working options (1-2 days working from home).

As the business is within the engineering sector, the ideal candidate with have experience within the construction industry, with knowledge of CIS and reverse charge VAT etc. however, this is not essential.

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of the business. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Prepare year-end accounts and preparing the audit and statutory accounts process, liaising with Auditors as required.
• Complete VAT reviews, submissions and corporation tax.
• Preparation of Corporation Tax returns.
• Lead the timely production of all financial reporting, including commercial/contract analysis, providing financial insight into business planning and the strategic direction of the business.
• Accountable for all areas of budgeting, forecasts, working capital and cash management to maximise financial performance.
• Present the monthly management accounts pack with associated analysis at the monthly Board meeting.
• Managing accounting records, evaluating and managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Complete supplier and subcontractor audit reports and bank checks, as well as credit checks for new suppliers and customers.
• Maintain fixed asset register preparing CAPEX reports for Group.
• Preparation of annual returns such as PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA), CITB.
• Prepare cost allocations and accruals including salaries, insurance, training, GRNI and subcontractors.
• Produce daily bank reports and complete bank reconciliations.
• Approve payment runs.
• Other duties as required.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work closely with all areas of the business, combining communication and analytical skills to drive meaningful improvements. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking accountant with a proven ability to enhance reporting processes and strengthen internal controls. Ideally you will have/be:

• Managerial and people management experience with senior level accountancy background.
• Professional Accountancy qualification e.g. ACCA/ACA (essential), unfortunately CIMA cannot be considered.
• Previous experience and knowledge working in the construction industry (desirable).
• Proficient in accounting software, and ability to learn new software packages, whilst suggesting improvements where necessary.

This role would be well suited to an individual who is currently in a Finance Manager, Financial Accountant or Financial Controller position and looking for a new opportunity. You may also be a Finance Director seeking a new role at a similar level. This would also suit someone who is Practice trained.

Based in Hartlepool, this role is commutable from Middlesbrough, Teeside, Billingham, Seaham, Stockton-on-Tees, Guisborough, Darlington, Durham, Newton Aycliffe and surrounding areas. This is also accessible via public transport links, with car parking on-site.

If you are interested in this Financial Controller position, please apply now or get in touch to have a confidential conversation today.