Financial Controller | Hybrid, Bonus + Health & Pension

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment; Haddington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

30 days holiday (option to buy extra)

Hybrid working

Job summary

Thomas Sherriff & Co in Haddington, East Lothian, is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial management, reporting and compliance across the business, providing robust financial data and strategic insight to the leadership team.

You will lead the finance team, manage monthly and annual reports, payroll and tax compliance, and drive process improvements to optimise cash flow and controls. Hybrid working is available, with a salary of £65,000–£70,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• A fully qualified accountant (ICAS/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting skills and up-to-date with current legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a finance team.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual management reporting preparation.
• Draft financial reports for leadership and Board.
• Manage annual financial statements and external audit processes.
• Maintain controls and compliance with internal processes and regulation.
• Oversee day-to-day tax compliance and support tax planning.
• Prepare budgets/forecasts with Finance Director.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Lead payroll processes and manage finance head office team.
• Drive continuous improvement across the finance function.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant

Technical accounting

People management

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Education

ICAS/ACCA/CIMA or Equivalent

Job description

Thomas Sherriff & Co in Haddington, East Lothian, is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial management, reporting and compliance across the business, providing robust financial data and strategic insight to the leadership team.

You will lead the finance team, manage monthly and annual reports, payroll and tax compliance, and drive process improvements to optimise cash flow and controls. Hybrid working is available, with a salary of £65,000–£70,000 depending on experience.