Financial Controller

Forrest Recruitment; Haydock; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a senior role in Haydock. The position entails overseeing the finance function, managing a team, ensuring compliance, and supporting senior decision-making. Ideal candidates will be proactive with a strong financial accounting background, especially in manufacturing. The role offers a competitive salary up to £65K depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong experience required.
• Experience in both management and financial accounting.
• Manufacturing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations and manage a team.
• Produce monthly and annual financial reports.
• Liaise with auditors and ensure statutory compliance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE

Management accounting experience

Financial accounting experience

Manufacturing experience

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficient in SAP ByDesign

Strong time-management skills

Highly organised

Ability to work independently

Full UK driving licence

Tools

SAP ByDesign

Job description

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - HAYDOCK - PERM - PAYING UP TO £65K DOE

Our client, a well‑established group operating across multiple entities, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function. This is a senior, hands‑on position overseeing financial operations, reporting, compliance and team leadership.

The role offers broad responsibility, significant autonomy and regular involvement in senior decision‑making. The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and comfortable managing end‑to‑end finance processes.

Key Responsibilities of Financial Controller

Financial & Accounting Management

• Oversee all finance and accounting operations
• Manage and support a team of three:
  • Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger / Cash & Bank)
  • Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger / Payroll / HR)
  • Cleaner
• Produce timely monthly and year‑end Financial Reports for the Group, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, Consolidated Reporting Pack, Inventory Depreciation Report, Inter‑Company Matching Report

Audits, Compliance & Reporting

• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors during interim and year‑end audits
• Ensure all statutory filings and company returns (including dormant entities) are completed accurately and on time
• Oversee HMRC submissions including VAT, PAYE, P11Ds and other relevant returns
• Manage Irish Revenue VAT and Relevant Contracts Tax submissions

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support senior leadership with budgeting and forecasting
• Prepare cash‑flow forecasts and manage day‑to‑day cash
• Conduct sales and margin analysis
• Maintain Fixed Asset registers, accruals, prepayments and inventory accounting

Treasury, Banking & Currency

• Maintain multi‑currency bank accounts (GBP, EUR, USD)
• Authorise bank payments and support the administration of internal and external loan
• Manage foreign currency exposure

HR & Payroll Oversight

• Review payroll changes, overtime and payslips before senior approval
• Authorise salary payments
• Oversee staff absence recording and personnel file maintenance
• Liaise with external HR advisors where required

Management Accounting

• Produce and review project status reports for long‑term contracts
• Manage revenue recognition and milestone payment processes
• Oversee deferred income, downpayment reconciliation, WIP clearing and inventory review

Credit Control & Supplier Payments

• Review aged debtors and support escalations where needed
• Oversee weekly creditor payments and manage cash planning for major supplier payments
• Review sales handover sheets and advise on credit limits, payment terms, payment history, exchange rates and margin calculations

Secondary Responsibilities

• Coordinate vehicle leasing and short‑term operating leases with senior approval
• Liaise with insurance brokers for annual renewals
• Approve higher‑value purchase orders and authorise despatches
• Attend weekly production meetings
• Participate in wider business decision‑making processes

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE with strong experience
• Background in both management accounting and financial accounting
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred as well as experience of working on extended projects
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently
• Strong time‑management and reporting skills
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP ByDesign
• Full UK driving licence

Hours of work

• Monday - Thursday 8.30am-5pm
• Friday (phone number removed)pm

For more information regarding the Financial Controller vacancy, please call Leanne on (phone number removed) or forward your CV for consideration.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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