Financial Controller

ASC Connections; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections Ltd is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing, ambitious business in a niche sector. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead a small finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders and the Board to deliver robust financial leadership and compliance.

You will oversee monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, VAT and regulatory reporting, and year-end processes, while acting as MLRO and maintaining AML/CTF controls.

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification required; QBE considered.
• Experience as Financial Controller or equivalent role.
• Proven ability to lead a small finance team and collaborate with senior stakeholders and the Board.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Experience with AML/CTF compliance and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for internal/external stakeholders.
• Prepare weekly sales, margins and performance reports.
• Month-end close, journals and reconciliations; variance analysis for decision-making.
• Budgetary control, forecasting, and risk analysis.
• Reconcile VAT, import duties and tax liabilities; prepare VAT returns.
• Maintain financial controls and ensure audit readiness; year-end accounts.
• Coordinate monthly payroll with external provider; support tax submissions.
• Act as MLRO ensuring AML/CTF compliance and regulator liaison.
• Support corporate tax requirements and hedging activities per policy.
• Collaborate with CEO, Board and senior colleagues to drive growth.

Skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

VAT/compliance

AML/CTF compliance

Payroll coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Job description

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing and ambitious business within a niche sector.

Ideally you will be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified Financial Controller; however, due consideration will be given to QBE candidates.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Financial Controller will lead a small team of finance and operational professionals. This is a hands-on role requiring close collaboration with colleagues, senior stakeholders, and the Board to support the continued growth and success of the business.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide financial leadership, ensuring robust financial reporting, effective internal controls, and full compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly Management Accounts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare weekly sales, margin, and performance reports.
• Month-end reporting, journals and reconciliations.
• Variance analysis and financial reports to support business decision-making and presentation to the CEO and Board.
• Budgetary control.
• Financial forecasting and risk analysis.
• Reconcile VAT, import duties and associated tax liabilities and complete VAT returns.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Maintain awareness of Corporation Tax requirements and support compliance.
• Manage financial hedging activities in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and completed for audit.
• Coordinate the monthly payroll process through an external provider.
• Year-end accounts, ensuring all statutory deadlines are met.

In addition to the finance responsibilities, the successful candidate will act as the Company's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), ensuring compliance with all applicable anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF) and financial crime regulations. The role will involve maintaining AML policies and procedures, conducting relevant reporting activities, and liaising with regulators, advisers and other external stakeholders as required.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing and ambitious company as a Financial Controller.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.