Financial Controller

Fletchers Solicitors; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm is seeking a Financial Controller to drive growth and lead a finance team. This pivotal role involves financial control, reporting, and compliance to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and extensive experience in financial reporting. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment including a hybrid work model.

Benefits

35-hour working week

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy for dental and medical expenses

Flexible working environment

Varied funded social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate financial statements.
• Conduct regular reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.
• Develop and maintain cash flow models.
• Review payroll calculations for accuracy.
• Prepare and submit VAT and other tax filings.
• Prepare and coordinate production of statutory accounts.
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests for insights.
• Lead and support a small finance team.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Financial accounting and reporting experience

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Attention to detail and accuracy

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Job description

Role: Financial Controller

Location: Manchester / Southport / Hybrid

Join Fletchers Group as our Financial Controller - Drive Growth, Lead Change, and Make an Impact

We're seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Controller to become a key part of our growing team at Fletters Group. In this pivotal role, you'll own financial control, reporting, and compliance, laying the foundation for scalable and sustainable growth.

This role reports directly to the Group CFO and supports strategic decision-making and financial leadership across the organization.

It's a hands-on leadership position involving day-to-day operations, assessing current capabilities, identifying gaps, and setting the stage for future transformation. You will build a high-performing team and lead a revamp of reporting processes to make them faster, more accurate, and insightful.

This is a great opportunity to join a private equity-backed business expanding rapidly through organic growth and acquisitions. Your insights will be vital in shaping the finance function and driving the business forward.

If you're a proactive, commercially-minded finance professional ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

In return, Fletchers offers:

• 35-hour working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets)
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure, with options to purchase up to 3 extra days per year, and long service awards at 5, 7, and 9 years
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy for dental, optical, and medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment promoting work-life balance
• Varied funded social events (see Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards for winners

Main Responsibilities:

1. Production of Monthly Group Management Accounts and MI Packs:
   • Prepare and consolidate financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flows
   • Work with FP&A to prepare management information packs with key metrics, variance analysis, and commentary for banking partners
2. Balance Sheet Reconciliations:
   • Conduct regular reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and integrity
   • Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances
3. Cash Flow Forecasting:
   • Develop and maintain cash flow models for accurate projections
   • Monitor performance and recommend optimizations
4. Payroll and Bonus Accruals:
   • Review and verify payroll calculations for accuracy and compliance
   • Maintain monthly bonus accruals
5. Tax Reporting:
   • Prepare and submit VAT, CT, P11d, and other tax filings timely and accurately
   • Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations
6. Annual Statutory Accounts & Companies House Filing:
   • Prepare and coordinate production of statutory accounts
   • Liaise with external auditors and ensure timely filings
7. Data, Analysis, and Insights:
   • Respond to ad-hoc data requests, providing meaningful insights for decision-making
8. Management Responsibilities:
   • Lead and support a small finance team
   • Provide guidance and mentorship for professional development

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the Legal sector
• Use of case management systems
• Commercially led mindset

We reserve the right to close this role early depending on candidate quality and volume.

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast-growing law firm specializing in personal injury and clinical negligence, with high rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious growth plans.

We operate across England with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton, and Cambridge. We offer flexible hybrid working, balancing remote work with office collaboration.

Our culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, emphasizing colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives like the Disability Confident scheme. We aim to be the best place to work in the legal sector, providing clear career development paths and investing in our people.

Join us and help shape the future of legal services in a growing, innovative firm.