Financial Controller | Own Finance Function & CEO Partner

Chalk Hill Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chalk Hill Group in Winchester is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function. You will report to the CEO and oversee day-to-day accounting, management accounts, cash flow, VAT, payroll, year-end, and statutory reporting.

The role includes intercompany accounting across the group, budgeting, forecasting and business planning, and driving improvements in finance processes and controls.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification, or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience managing a full SME finance function.
• Strong technical accounting and management accounts experience.
• Good knowledge of UK VAT, PAYE and statutory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Ability to work autonomously and challenge where appropriate.
• Proficient with Xero and other financial systems.
• Excellent communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full finance function.
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow, credit control, VAT, payroll and reconciliations.
• Oversee year-end accounts, audit and statutory compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning.
• Manage intercompany accounting across the group.
• Improve finance processes, controls and systems.
• Act as a trusted business partner to the CEO.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Organisational skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT Level 4

Tools

Xero

Job description

Chalk Hill Group in Winchester is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function. You will report to the CEO and oversee day-to-day accounting, management accounts, cash flow, VAT, payroll, year-end, and statutory reporting.

The role includes intercompany accounting across the group, budgeting, forecasting and business planning, and driving improvements in finance processes and controls.