Financial Controller | Lead Accounting & Forecasting

Abacus Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a skilled Financial Controller based in Aylesbury, earning up to £60,000. The role involves managing financial planning, compliance, and overseeing a small accounting team. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Sage software are key requirements. The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic financial planning and ensure compliance with regulations while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and analysis within an SME environment.
• Strong understanding of compliance with government regulations.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes for accuracy.
• Oversee preparation of statutory accounts in compliance with standards.
• Develop financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
• Provide leadership to the accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Strong Excel skills

Compliance with tax regulations

Proactive approach to process improvement

Strong attention to detail

Education

Qualified Accountant or QBE

Tools

Sage software

Job description

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a skilled Financial Controller based in Aylesbury, earning up to £60,000. The role involves managing financial planning, compliance, and overseeing a small accounting team. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Sage software are key requirements. The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic financial planning and ensure compliance with regulations while communicating effectively with stakeholders.