Financial Controller — SME Growth Role, Xero Expert

Collinson Grant; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Manchester is seeking a recently qualified accountant for a Financial Controller role. This position involves preparing management accounts, overseeing transactional processing, and optimizing financial systems. Ideal candidates will have an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification with experience in practice. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

7% employer pension contributions

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post-qualified experience preferred.
• Current practice experience with SME clients.
• Strong month-end technical capability required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for group companies.
• Oversee transactional processing, including accounts payable/receivable.
• Optimize Xero and maintain workflow controls.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Confident with Xero

Proactive problem-solver

High attention to detail

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA-qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

A financial services firm in Manchester is seeking a recently qualified accountant for a Financial Controller role. This position involves preparing management accounts, overseeing transactional processing, and optimizing financial systems. Ideal candidates will have an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification with experience in practice. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and pension contributions.