Financial Controller

Square Peg Associates; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in the North West of England is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the accounting function for their North West division covering six sites. You will manage financial reporting, cash flow, and strategic initiatives while supporting the Managing Director and CEO. This office-based role requires CIMA/ACCA qualifications, strong stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to drive growth. A great opportunity for an ambitious candidate looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Free parking

Pension

Supportive entrepreneurial owners

Qualifications

• CIMA / CGMA / ACCA / QBE qualification is essential.
• Must have strong stakeholder management skills and a commercial acumen.
• Experience in transactional accounting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash flow management, monthly management accounts, and financial reporting.
• Manage accounting operations including payables, receivables, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Support the Managing Director and CEO in strategic growth initiatives.
• Prepare year-end annual accounts and correspond with HMRC.

Skills

CIMA / CGMA / ACCA / QBE qualified

Strong stakeholder management skills

Commercial business acumen

Roll-your-sleeves-up mentality & great work ethic

Experience as a driven accountant

Car owner / Driver

Job description

Role Profile

An award-winning, high-growth business based in Blackburn, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their business and be in sole charge of the accounting function of the North West division which covers 6 small sites across Lancashire and North Manchester. The successful candidate will lead the financial controls to support the offsite Managing Director and CEO.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: circa £55,000 - £65,000+ (negotiable)
• Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours
• Perks: Free parking, pension, entreprenarial owners.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller

• Overseeing the cash flow management, monthly management accounts and the financial reporting
• Manage accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, and VAT/Tax compliance
• Monthly reporting and managing financial controls
• Hands-on transactional accounting duties
• Maintaining detailed cashflow report to enable the company to effectively manage its cash balance
• Stakeholder management, liaison with local authorities and non-financial managers across 6 sites
• Support the Managing Director and CEO in strategic growth initiatives
• Oversee the expansion of their property portfolio across various regions
• Assist with preparation of year-end annual accounts
• Corresponding with HMRC

Skills and Experience required as an FC Accountant

• CIMA / CGMA / ACCA / QBE qualified
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• A roll-your-sleeves-up mentality & great work ethic to make an impact and build a foundation for growth
• Commercial business acumen
• An experienced, driven accountant
• Car owner / Driver
• Travel to the further NW sites occurs approx. twice a month

Office based role

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you’re an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we’d love to hear from you.

About Square Peg Associates

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

If you’re interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.