Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Preston is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee multi-entity financial processes and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes ownership of finance operations, delivering timely financial reporting, and working closely with the Group CFO. Attractive salary range of £50-60k offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager in a multi-entity environment.
• Highly motivated candidates looking to step up to Financial Controller will be considered.
• Legal right to work in the UK without visa or work-permit sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations across invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Take ownership of finance processes including reconciliations and supplier payments.
• Deliver accurate month-end close of consolidated financial statements.

Skills

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

Strong technical knowledge

Good understanding of tax compliance in the UK

Demonstrated expertise in managing month-end and year-end close processes

Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and software

Experience in payroll processing and oversight

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.

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