Financial Controller

March Recruitment; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Potential flexible working

Professional development and study

Discretionary company bonus

Job summary

March Recruitment is assisting a UK-based building services consultancy in finding a proactive Financial Controller to bring the finance function in-house and own day-to-day financial operations.

You will work closely with Directors and external accountants to manage bookkeeping, management accounts, cash flow, payroll, VAT and reporting, ensuring accurate records and strong financial processes to enable growth.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience in UK SME finance
• Experience preparing management accounts and cash flow forecasts
• Strong knowledge of VAT, PAYE and payroll processes

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Manage Xero ledgers, bank reconciliations and supplier payments
• Oversee invoicing, aged debt and credit control
• Administer payroll, PAYE and pensions
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns under Making Tax Digital
• Support year-end accounts and external accountants
• Maintain robust financial controls and records

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification or part-qualification

ACCA/CIMA qualification or part-qualification desirable

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our client, a building services consultancy, is seeking a proactive, hands-on Financial Controller to bring its finance function in-house and take ownership of day-to-day financial operations.

Working closely with the Directors and external accountants, you will manage bookkeeping, management accounts, cash flow, payroll, VAT, financial reporting and credit control, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial processes to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Managing Xero, purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations and supplier payments.
• Overseeing customer invoicing, aged debt reporting and proactive credit control.
• Administering payroll, PAYE, pensions and associated HMRC requirements.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Supporting year-end accounts, corporation tax and external accountants.
• Maintaining financial controls, compliance and accurate financial records.

Key Attributes

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Bookkeeper or similar hands-on finance role within a UK SME.
• Strong practical experience of Xero, bookkeeping, management accounts and cash flow management.
• Good working knowledge of UK VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, payroll and pension administration.
• AAT qualification or part-qualification (minimum expectation); ACCA/CIMA qualification or part-qualification is desirable.
• Strong Excel skills, excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• The confidence to work independently, manage competing deadlines and communicate professionally with Directors, customers, suppliers and external advisers.
• Experience in engineering, construction, consultancy or other project-based environments, including project costing and CIS, would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase five additional days.
• Private medical insurance.
• Potential flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development and study support, where applicable.
• Discretionary company bonus

March Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation.

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Consultant: Ellie Crocker

Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.