Hybrid Financial Controller — Path to Finance Director

Trial Balance Consulting; Launceston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist services business in Launceston is seeking a Financial Controller to manage day-to-day finance operations. The role offers a salary of £45-50,000 and provides hybrid working options. Candidates should possess strong technical accounting skills and leadership experience, and the position presents a genuine opportunity for career progression towards Finance Director. Benefits include a supportive work environment and a focus on employee ownership.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Enhanced benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience in accounting and financial management.
• Experience with managing teams and mentoring staff.
• Ability to produce high-quality financial reports and budget packs.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for transactional accounting protocols.
• Management of the accounting team and oversight of payroll.
• Production of detailed management accounts and compliance with reporting standards.
• Work closely with Finance Director to implement financial strategies.

Skills

Technical accounting experience

Commercial judgement

Management reporting

Statutory accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Benchmarking

Team leadership

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent experience

AAT qualified or strong vocational experience

Job description

A specialist services business in Launceston is seeking a Financial Controller to manage day-to-day finance operations. The role offers a salary of £45-50,000 and provides hybrid working options. Candidates should possess strong technical accounting skills and leadership experience, and the position presents a genuine opportunity for career progression towards Finance Director. Benefits include a supportive work environment and a focus on employee ownership.