Financial Controller

Sewell Wallis Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturer in York is seeking a Financial Controller to manage the accounts department and oversee accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and strong financial reporting skills. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and preparing management accounts. The role offers a salary between £55,000 - £70,000, with 25 days holiday and health insurance.

Benefits

Health insurance cash plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification is essential.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards is required.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small accounts department and oversee operations.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Accounting software

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

Sewell Wallis is currently working on behalf of our client, a specialist manufacturer based in York, North Yorkshire, as they look to appoint a Financial Controller. This is a great role for someone looking to join an established SME who are growing.

Responsibilities

• Management of a small accounts department and overseeing all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts during management meetings
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, providing key insights to support decision-making.
• Preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Support external audits and liaise with auditors as required.
• Develop and implement financial controls and best practices.
• Provide financial guidance and mentorship to the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance standards.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

What’s on Offer

• Salary between 55,000 - 70,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Health insurance cash plan
• 5 days on site

Apply for this role below, or for more information contact Kayley.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.