Financial Controller

ITSS Recruitment; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to oversee multi-entity month-end close processes in Penwortham, UK. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in similar roles, a professional accounting qualification, and a solid understanding of tax compliance. This role involves leading finance operations and providing actionable insights to the Group CFO.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager in multi-entity.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience in payroll processing and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance operations across invoicing, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Deliver timely month-end close of financial statements.
• Manage tax compliance and lead external audits.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA etc.)

Strong technical knowledge

Good understanding of tax compliance in the UK

Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and software

Ability to generate and analyze data

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Role: Financial Controller

Location: Preston

Salary: 50-60k

We're looking for a highly skilled Financial Controller who thrives on accuracy, consistency, and control. You'll take full ownership of our multi-entity month-end close process ensuring high levels of compliance and delivering timely, accurate financial reporting that leadership can trust. In addition, you will have opportunities to become a partner to the business beyond compliance and reporting, working closely with the Group CFO.

Key Responsibilities of Financial Controller

• Lead day-to-day finance operations across invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, managing both internal staff and external partners.
• Take full ownership of finance processes and controls, including balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, inventory coding/pricing/valuation, purchase order matching, and supplier payments.
• Deliver accurate, timely month‑end close of consolidated financial statements, with continuous improvement and full documentation of close processes.
• Manage tax compliance and filings, ensuring timely payments and up-to-date records (in conjunction with external partners where applicable).
• Coordinate and lead external audits, ensuring preparedness, accurate reporting, and minimal post-audit adjustments.
• Partner with the Group CFO to deliver clear, actionable financial insights and reporting to group leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications/Experience needed for Financial Controller

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA etc.) with strong technical knowledge.
• Legal right to work in the UK without visa or work‑permit sponsorship.
• 3‑5 years' experience as a Financial Controller, or Senior Finance Manager within a multi-entity environment. Highly motivated candidates, with strong experience, looking to make a step up to Financial Controller would also be considered.
• Good understanding of tax compliance in the UK.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing month‑end and year‑end close processes (including booking journals) for multi‑entity or consolidated accounts.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and software.
• Track record of proactively generating, analysing and interpreting data to support financial accuracy and insight.
• Experience in payroll processing and oversight.

If you feel the above Financial Controller specification matches your professional background, click apply.