Financial Controller

CMA Recruitment Group; Shottermill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization is seeking a Financial Controller to enhance financial processes and oversee reporting and compliance. The role involves managing month-end closing, leading audits, and mentoring team members. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in technical accounting and leadership. This position offers private medical insurance, enhanced pension, and other benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Enhanced holiday

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA, ideally with a background in audit or practice.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience managing month-end, reporting, and audits.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage month-end closing processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare monthly reports for senior leadership and monitor budgets.

Skills

Technical Accounting Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

SAP

Job description

The company has a strong reputation for quality and innovation, coupled with a collaborative and supportive culture. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of financial controls, reporting, and strategy within a growing organisation. In your role as Financial Controller, you will be managing a small team producing month-end results and leading on the yearly audit.

What will the Financial Controller role involve?

• Lead and manage month-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Support the finance team with technical accounting queries and maintain compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.
• Oversee the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors for a smooth completion.
• Prepare monthly reports for senior leadership and contribute to group-level reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, forecasts, and budgets to support decision-making.
• Enhance financial controls, processes, and efficiencies across the finance function.
• Oversee VAT and corporation tax compliance, liaising with external advisors.

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy:

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA, ideally with a background in audit or practice.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience managing month-end, reporting, and audits.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support team members.
• Advanced Excel and proficiency in finance systems (Sage, Xero, SAP).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller:

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension
• Enhanced holiday
• Lots more

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