Financial Controller

Accountable Recruitment Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment Limited in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to own the finance function within a growing SME. You will manage day-to-day finance operations, oversee a small team and support commercial decision-making.

The role offers exposure across finance and operations, with the opportunity to influence the business as it expands. You will report into the FD, driving robust controls and reporting for continued growth.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience as Financial Controller or similar in an SME.
• Strong contract management and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead a small finance team and improve processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly management accounts process and reporting.
• Cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Oversee long-term contract performance and variance analysis.
• Analyse gross profit and project profitability.
• Lead the year-end audit process and controls improvements.
• Manage payment runs and banking activities.
• Develop and coach a small finance team.
• Support operational projects and ad hoc business tasks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Team management

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Benefits: Enhanced holiday allowance, pension scheme and additional benefits package.

Are you a qualified accountant who thrives in an SME environment and enjoys having real influence across a growing business?

Our client, a successful and expanding Liverpool-based organisation, is looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and support the next phase of growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working within a dynamic SME where they can make a genuine impact and develop their career alongside the business.

Reporting into the FD you will be responsible for managing day-to-day finance operations, overseeing a small finance team, supporting commercial decision-making and ensuring robust financial controls are in place.

The role offers significant exposure across both finance and operational functions, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a varied and hands-on position.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of the monthly management accounts process.
• Cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Long-term contract management, including financial performance monitoring and variance analysis.
• Gross profit and project profitability analysis.
• Leading the year-end audit process.
• Reviewing payment runs and overseeing banking activities.
• Implementing and improving financial controls, processes and reporting.
• Managing and developing a small finance team.
• Supporting operational projects and undertaking ad hoc business responsibilities as required.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Proven Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar experience within an SME environment.
• Strong contract management experience with the ability to analyse project and contract performance.
• Experience managing and developing a small team.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Able to work autonomously, prioritise workloads and continuously improve processes.
• Ambitious and looking to grow with an expanding business.

The Opportunity

This role would suit an individual who enjoys the pace, visibility and variety that comes with working in an SME. You'll be joining a growing business where your contribution will be recognised, your ideas will be valued, and you'll have the opportunity to develop with the organisation as it continues its growth journey.