Financial Controller

Howett Thorpe; Tongham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth technology-driven business in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance teams and manage financial compliance and reporting. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, capable of thriving in a dynamic environment. This role offers substantial opportunities for personal and professional growth and includes attractive benefits such as a private pension and annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Annual salary reviews

Private pension scheme

Long-term disability cover

Life assurance

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in dynamic and performance-led environments.
• Ability to manage complex financial reporting and compliance tasks.
• Experience with VAT and Corporation Tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the UK and international finance teams.
• Manage month-end close process and reporting.
• Oversee VAT and international tax compliance.
• Prepare consolidated statutory accounts under FRS 102.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Experience in international reporting

Leadership and mentoring skills

Proactive and adaptable

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW / ACCA / CA)

Job description

Overview

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a high-growth, technology-driven business operating within a fast-paced, performance-led industry. Having already achieved impressive international success, the organisation has ambitious plans for further expansion into new markets - making this an exciting time to come on board.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded Financial Controller who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a progressive, forward-thinking company. Office based

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Annual salary reviews
• Private pension scheme
• Long-term disability cover
• Life assurance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership and leading an established finance team, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial reporting, compliance, and international accounting. This role offers clear progression opportunities and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing global organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing the UK and international finance teams
• Managing the month-end close process and delivering accurate, timely reporting
• Overseeing VAT, Corporation Tax, and international tax compliance
• Consolidating group accounts and managing multi-currency reporting
• Leading the year-end audit process and preparing consolidated statutory accounts under FRS 102
• Enhancing internal controls, compliance, and governance
• Overseeing payroll and pension administration
• Managing treasury operations and banking relationships
• Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans

The Successful Financial Controller Will Be

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW / ACCA / CA)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Proven experience within an international reporting environment
• Highly adaptable, proactive, and curious, with the ability to thrive in a fast-evolving organisation