Financial Controller

Camino Partners Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Financial Controller to lead their finance team and ensure seamless operations. This dynamic role involves onboarding new clients, managing a talented team, and being hands-on with day-to-day financial activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a detail-oriented mindset. You'll play a crucial role in collaborating with clients and accountants to produce year-end accounts while ensuring all financial operations adhere to client SLAs. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new clients and manage a team of 5.
• Oversee management accounts, payroll, and credit control.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Detail-oriented

Proactive Attitude

Education

Qualified Accountant

Equivalent Experience

Job description

Our client, a boutique practice/outsourced provider for the recruitment sector, are looking for a proactive Financial Controller to manage their finance team and ensure all finance operations run smoothly. This role involves being the number 2 in the business, onboarding new clients, managing a team, and being hands-on with day-to-day finances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onboard new clients and learn their processes.
• Manage a team of 5 and upskill, ensuring all accounts are completed to client SLAs and payroll deadlines are met.
• Assist the team in completing board packs and year-end accounts.
• Collaborate with clients; accountants to produce year-end accounts.
• Oversee facilities management of the office.
• Run 13-week cashflows for all clients and manage client banking.
• Attend client meetings as required.
• Be hands-on with management accounts, payroll, credit control, etc. when necessary.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Recruitment experience or experience in a similar environment is desired.