Financial Controller

The CFO HQ; Newark on Trent; Remote; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare Insurance

5% employer pension contribution

34 days holiday

Zusammenfassung

GBR Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a growing SME construction company in Newark to recruit an experienced Financial Controller who will head the finance and accounts function. You will manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting and internal controls while leading a small team.

The role involves month-end close, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and ensuring compliance with VAT, CIS, PAYE and Corporation Tax.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified or part-qualified in a recognised accounting qualification (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience in finance, internal audit, or financial control, ideally in construction.
• Strong accounting software knowledge and Excel skills (formulas, pivots, vlookups).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Aufgaben

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Own month-end and year-end close processes and statutory reporting.
• Lead and develop the finance team; provide guidance to department managers.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital to ensure liquidity.
• Oversee internal controls and risk management; identify process improvements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting; contribute to SM T decisions.

Kenntnisse

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Team leadership

Forecasting

Excel skills

Ausbildung

AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

# Financial ControllerAccounting / Finance,Financial ControllerNovember 6, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire* Posted 19 hours ago* £45,000 – £60,000 per annum + NEG DOE & QualificationsWebsite**CV-Library**GBR Recruitment Ltd are proud to be working in exclusive partnership with a growing SME sized construction company recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to head up the finance & accounts function, managing the company's day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting & internal controls, managing a team of x2 direct reports & reporting into the Directors.You day to day remit will include managing accounting operations, such as accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), billing, payroll, inventory & revenue recognition. Responsible for financial reporting & closing such as owning the month-end & year-end close processes, preparing accurate statutory financial statements, balance sheets plus P&L reports. You will also head up Internal controls & compliance, designing & enforcing business processes to mitigate risk & protect the company’s assets. Plus, you will be strong in budgeting & forecasting supporting the wider SMT with this.This post could suit someone who is working as a Deputy Financial Controller / Assistant Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Management Accountant who wants to step into an FC role.You must be used to being the no.1 finance & accounts professional within an organisation as this role has full responsibility for all financial & accounting matters.### Key Responsibilities* Prepare & review monthly & annual financial statements ensuring accuracy & compliance* Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including Pensions, CIS, PAYE, VAT, Corporation tax & Financial Reporting Standards* Analyse financial results, identifying trends & opportunities to improve business performance & support decision-making processes.* Leadership & development of the finance team* Provide financial support & guidance to departmental managers across the business.* Monitor daily cash flow & working capital to ensure sufficient liquidity for business needs* Assessing internal controls & provide management with regular reporting on control effectiveness, risks & outstanding actions.* Identify opportunities for process improvement & automation in accounting workflows.* Attributes:* Professional Qualification such as AAT (fully qualified), ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (part-qualified or qualified) is desirable, QBE would also be considered.Experience within finance, internal audit, external audit or financial control — ideally in the construction Industry would be advantageous (groundworks, aggregates, civils, general building construction, building materials, construction plant hire machinery etc.) but is not essential, other useful sector backgrounds would be logistics, manufacturing & engineering.Exceptional organisational skills & the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.Proficiency in using accounting software, ideally Xero & strong Excel skills (formula's, pivot tables, V look up etc.).A strong understanding of accounting standards & financial controls.Previous financial & accounting team management experience.Employee Benefits: Healthcare Insurance, 5% employer pension contribution, 34 days holiday & more.Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today