Financial Controller

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Suffolk is seeking a Financial Controller for a full-time, 6-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. The role involves financial reporting and ledger management, with a focus on supporting a busy team in a dynamic industry. The company offers a competitive salary, work-life balance with a 4-day work week, and various benefits including annual leave and a strong workplace culture.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension

4-day working week

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills necessary for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card receipts.
• Prepare and present monthly financials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Financial Controller – Spider is advertising on behalf of a well‑established Suffolk‑based manufacturing company, who are looking for a Financial Controller to join their busy Rendlesham, Suffolk team as soon as possible in this full‑time, 6‑month fixed term contract role covering maternity leave with a view to extend if required.

Why them?

This is a great opportunity to join a well‑established, innovative manufacturing company with a strong reputation for quality and precision. You’ll work in a supportive, professional environment and gain experience in a dynamic industry that serves sectors such as medical, aerospace, and automotive.

Fantastic company package include:

• Salary: Salary of circa £50,000 per annum based on experience (pro rata)
• Holiday: 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension
• Additional: Fantastic workplace culture that promotes work‑life balance with a commitment to a 4‑day working week.

About the role:

As the Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in the senior leadership team in providing an efficient and high‑quality service to the business. This role will be reporting to the Directors of the business on a regular basis and working closely with our external advisers, accountants, and auditors to provide quarterly and annual reports to their parent company. Working hours for this role will be negotiable around a 35 hour week. Typical working is a 4 day week, however can discuss 5 day shorter hours, or part time for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, upload invoices to Xero, and process weekly BACS runs.
• Reconcile all bank accounts and credit card receipts within Xero.
• Collate and process staff expense claims, monthly payroll, HMRC payments, and pension uploads.
• Assist with credit control, stock accounting, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and monitoring key financial metrics.
• Support Directors and external accountants with ad‑hoc tasks and reporting requirements from the parent company.
• Prepare and present monthly financials to Directors and the parent company.
• Provide audit support as required.

About You:

As the Financial Controller, you will be an experienced finance professional with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You have a proactive approach, enjoy problem‑solving, and can work independently while supporting a busy team. Strong communication skills and experience with Xero, payroll, and financial reporting will help you thrive in this role.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Financial Controller role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up‑to‑date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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