Financial Controller

Aspire Recruitment; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Team events

Liverpool City Centre offices

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment in Merseyside is partnering with a growing property business to recruit a Financial Controller based in Liverpool City Centre. The role is permanent and 100% office-based with a salary of £45,000 - £60,000.

You will lead the finance function, produce monthly management accounts, manage budgets and cash flow, oversee payroll and VAT, and develop the finance team while working with senior directors.

Qualifications

• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance professional.
• Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience status.
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll and year-end accounting procedures.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading, managing and developing the finance and accounts team.
• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Managing cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning.
• Overseeing payroll, VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements.
• Monitoring business performance against budget and identifying variances.
• Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring data integrity.
• Managing supplier payments, reconciliations and financial processes.
• Supporting annual accounts preparation and liaising with external accountants.
• Partnering with operational teams to deliver accurate financial reporting.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Providing financial insight to support strategic business decisions.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Qualified/part-qualified or QBE

Tools

Xero

Job description

Financial Controller

Liverpool City Centre

Permanent /Office based

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

Monday to Friday (office hours)

Join a Growing Property Business as a Financial Controllerin Merseyside

Our client is an ambitious and expanding property management business based in Liverpool City Centre, managing a diverse portfolio of residential developments across the UK. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead their finance function and play a key role in supporting the business's future success.

Working closely with the Directors and Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, payroll, statutory compliance, and the ongoing development of the finance team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Career progression within a growing business.
• Team events and recognition programmes.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business growth.
• Modern City Centre offices - this is a 5 day per week 100% office-based role

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, managing and developing the finance and accounts team.
• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Managing cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning.
• Overseeing payroll, VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements.
• Monitoring business performance against budget and identifying key variances.
• Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring data integrity.
• Managing supplier payments, reconciliations and financial processes.
• Supporting annual accounts preparation and liaising with external accountants.
• Partnering with operational teams to deliver accurate financial reporting.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Providing financial insight to support strategic business decisions.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance professional.
• Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience status.
• Strong experience producing management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Excellent knowledge of VAT, payroll and year-end accounting procedures.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong financial controls and balance sheet reconciliation experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting software, ideally Xero.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive and professional approach.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience within property management, block management or residential property would be highly advantageous, particularly knowledge of: Residential service charge accounting.
• Client money and service charge bank accounts.
• Section 20B requirements and industry best practice.
• Resident and Sage property management systems.
• Multi-company and intercompany accountingenvironments.