In‑House Financial Controller (Hybrid) for SME Growth

Howett Thorpe; Tandridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, to

Private medical insurance

Company bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Hybrid working with 3 days in the офис

Car parking

Job summary

Howett Thorpe is seeking a Financial Controller to bring the finance function in-house, supporting the CEO with hands-on accounting and strategic input. You will shape processes, strengthen reporting and provide Directors with clear visibility of performance.

In this newly created role you will own transactional finance, management accounts, payroll and compliance, while developing robust controls and procedures to support growth. The post is hybrid with 3 days in the Caterham office.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Bookkeeper or similar within a UK SME
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, covering ledgers, reconciliations, invoicing, reporting and VAT
• Experience preparing management accounts and cash flow forecasts, supported by a sound understanding of the balance sheet
• Practical experience of UK payroll software, PAYE, National Insurance and pension auto-enrolment
• Demonstrable credit control experience and confident Excel skills
• The confidence to communicate with Directors, customers and suppliers
• An organised, proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of transactional finance, management accounts, payroll and compliance
• Develop controls and procedures to support business growth
• Coordinate with external accountants for month-end and statutory filings
• Maintain ledgers, reconciliations and balance sheet records
• Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Support annual budgets and forecasts and highlight financial risks
• Manage project invoicing, purchase orders and milestones
• Oversee credit control and improve collections
• Process supplier invoices, payments, staff expenses and card transactions
• Prepare and submit VAT returns under Making Tax Digital
• Support year-end schedules and statutory accounts with external accountants
• Establish documented financial controls to ensure continuity during holidays

Skills

Management accounts

Cash flow forecasting

Payroll involvement

Credit control

Professional communication

Independent work

Tools

Xero

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Howett Thorpe is seeking a Financial Controller to bring the finance function in-house, supporting the CEO with hands-on accounting and strategic input. You will shape processes, strengthen reporting and provide Directors with clear visibility of performance.

In this newly created role you will own transactional finance, management accounts, payroll and compliance, while developing robust controls and procedures to support growth. The post is hybrid with 3 days in the Caterham office.