Financial Controller 6644

First Base Employment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller based in Bridgwater, Somerset. This role involves overseeing Finance and Accounting operations, managing a team, and preparing financial statements. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of accounting experience, a degree in Finance or Accounting, and relevant professional qualifications. Competitive salary with occasional travel is included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Controller and 10+ years of overall accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• BSc or BA degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or similar professional accounting qualification.
• Proven experience managing the general ledger, performing month-end/year-end close, and creating financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, and Inventory.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial targets and forecasts, reporting variances in real‑time.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements and mandated group reports.
• Oversee and execute the month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Ensure quality control over all financial transactions and reporting processes.

Skills

5+ years as a Controller

10+ years of overall accounting experience

Proven experience managing the general ledger

Performing month-end/year-end close

Creating financial statements

Education

BSc or BA degree in Accounting or Finance

CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or similar professional accounting qualification

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (Primarily site-based with occasional European and international travel)

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Competitive

Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to join their leadership team. You will be responsible for overseeing all Finance and Accounting operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, and Inventory.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial targets and forecasts, reporting variances in real‑time.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements and mandated group reports.
• Oversee and execute the month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Ensure quality control over all financial transactions and reporting processes.
• Manage and comply with government and statutory tax filing and reporting requirements.
• Serve as a key business partner to the General Manager and contribute to strategic leadership discussions.
• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective performance management.
• Direct the annual budgeting process, monitor variances, and update forecasts.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Support system integration and process alignment with group standards.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years as a Controller and 10+ years of overall accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• BSc or BA degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or similar professional accounting qualification.
• Proven experience managing the general ledger, performing month‑end/year‑end close, and creating financial statements.
• Insightful track record of understanding, influencing, and supporting Operations.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Lilly on 01453 755330.

First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors.