Financial Controller

Randstad; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations. This role demands strong accounting experience and offers a competitive six-figure salary, bonuses, and management share options. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial reporting, budgeting, and a recognized accounting qualification.

Benefits

Car

Management share options

Bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA).
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• 1 year PQE or more.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance office.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and prepare financial reports.
• Prepare and file VAT returns as required.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Analytical

People Management

Initiative

Education

University degree

ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance office reporting directly to the Financial Director.
2. Maintain accurate accounting records and prepare financial reports for the Group.
3. Regularly review the Balance Sheet, perform reconciliations of all controlled accounts, and ensure all balances are explained.
4. Drive accountability for controls across relevant departments to enable Finance to act as reviewer and advisor on best practices.
5. Handle all financial queries from internal and external parties.
6. Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions.
7. Oversee and review daily/weekly income audits.
8. Oversee and review weekly bank account reconciliations.
9. Prepare and file VAT returns as required.
10. Assist in preparing annual budgets, monthly, and weekly forecasts.
11. Ensure reporting includes benchmarking, and the identification and measurement of key performance indicators.

Requirements:

1. Ambitious, confident, and professional individual with strong communication, organizational, analytical, and people management skills.
2. Accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality or food and beverage industry.
3. Qualified or part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA).
4. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, with strong internal control awareness.
5. Demonstrates initiative.

Randstad encourages applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Candidates must be able to prove their right to work in the UK or the Republic of Ireland. Randstad acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.

Experience: 1 year PQE or more.

Qualifications: ACCA or equivalent.

Education: University degree.

Compensation: Six-figure salary plus bonus, car, and management share options.