Hands-On Financial Controller for a Fast-Growth Freight Team

The Sage Group plc; Appleton Thorn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing transport procurement business is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to improve processes and manage day-to-day finance. You will be responsible for month-end closing, management accounts, and supporting an Accounts Assistant. The role offers significant growth opportunities within the expanding organization and the chance to shape the finance function to support the business's ambitions.

Benefits

Autonomy in the role

Growth opportunities

Meaningful work with impact

Qualifications

• Experience in month-end close and management accounts.
• Comfortable in a small team environment.
• Process-minded with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day finance engine.
• Ensure accuracy and controls in finance processes.
• Support and oversee a transactional Accounts Assistant.

Skills

AAT qualified minimum

Confident with month end and management accounts

Good Excel skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA (QBE absolutely considered)

Tools

Sage Online

Job description

A fast-growing transport procurement business is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to improve processes and manage day-to-day finance. You will be responsible for month-end closing, management accounts, and supporting an Accounts Assistant. The role offers significant growth opportunities within the expanding organization and the chance to shape the finance function to support the business's ambitions.