Financial Controller

Edwards & Pearce; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable international company based on the East Yorkshire coast seeks a Financial Controller to lead the finance team. Responsibilities include financial reporting, compliance adherence, and operations management. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant with strong communication and analytical skills. Join a friendly culture with opportunities for personal development and enjoy the scenic surroundings while working.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Company pension plan

Free on site parking

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates may come from industry or professional practice.
• Strong analytical and investigative approach required.
• Ability to challenge and work collaboratively with the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring efficient operations.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
• Complete projects to deadlines and oversee the audit process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Systems literacy

Analytical skills

Education

Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

THE BENEFITS:

55,000 - 65,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension plan with generous life assurance, discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, free on site parking and retail discounts.

THE ROLE:

• Leadership, management and accountability for the finance team, mentoring and developing team members and overseeing day to day operations of the finance function.
• Financial reporting, ensuring compliance and accuracy of accounting standards and adherence to internal controls. Prepare the annual statutory accounts, oversight and review of the weekly payroll, submitting BACS payments through the bank. Oversee preparation of the UK Board reporting pack.
• Ensure projects are completed to deadline.
• Oversee completion of the UK audit and bi-annual forecasting, prepare tax schedule support.

This role is available due to an internal promotion. A detailed job description is available.

THE CANDIDATE:

You are a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant, possibly already working at Financial Controller level in industry or maybe looking for your first Financial Controller appointment. Candidates are encouraged to apply from both industry and professional practice.

Technically adept, you have excellent inter‑personal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with an established team. A high standard of systems literacy is essential along with an analytical and investigative approach, the self confidence to challenge when required and a positive mindset.

THE COMPANY:

My client trades internationally and has an excellent reputation in their sector. The culture is friendly and inclusive demonstrable by the length of service of many employees. Based on the East Yorkshire coast and surrounded by countryside there are good road links and even opportunities for pre and after work beach walks!

THE CONSULTANCY:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.