Financial Controller

First Base; Nether Stowey; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee all finance and accounting operations. The role requires significant experience in managing the general ledger, tax compliance, and financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic leadership and manage a finance team in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and potential for international travel included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Controller and 10+ years of overall accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Experience managing the general ledger and preparing financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing and Accounts Payable.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with government tax filing requirements.
• Direct the annual budgeting process and monitor variances.

Skills

Leadership in Finance

General Ledger Management

Tax Compliance

Financial Reporting

Education

BSc or BA degree in Accounting or Finance

CIMA, ACA, ACCA or similar qualification

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (Primarily site-based with occasional European and international travel)

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Competitive

Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to join their leadership team. You will be responsible for overseeing all Finance and Accounting operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, and Inventory.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial targets and forecasts, reporting variances in real-time.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements and mandated group reports.
• Oversee and execute the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure quality control over all financial transactions and reporting processes.
• Manage and comply with government and statutory tax filing and reporting requirements.
• Serve as a key business partner to the General Manager and contribute to strategic leadership discussions.
• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective performance management.
• Direct the annual budgeting process, monitor variances, and update forecasts.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Support system integration and process alignment with group standards.

Key Skills

• 5+ years as a Controller and 10+ years of overall accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• BSc or BA degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or similar professional accounting qualification.
• Proven experience managing the general ledger, performing month-end/year-end close, and creating financial statements.
• Insight Track record of understanding, influencing, and supporting Operations.