Junior Financial Controller

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid, flexible working

Life Assurance 2x salary

Onsite Free Parking

Job summary

Sewell Wallis are partnering exclusively with a market leading, high growth company near Doncaster to recruit a Junior Financial Controller. This newly created role offers a clear path for progression within the finance leadership team and the chance to influence the business during a period of growth.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own end-to-end management accounts, partner with commercial operations, and oversee a small transactional finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified or finalist in ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong end-to-end management accounting experience.
• Proven experience supervising a finance team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Produce full month-end management accounts from start to finish, including accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Assist Finance Director in preparing monthly board packs and ad-hoc financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets and operational performance metrics.
• Act as the primary finance business partner to non-finance teams.
• Lead and develop a team of 3 finance staff.
• Oversee day-to-day transactional finance (AP/AR/Credit Control).
• Drive process improvements and maintain robust internal controls.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

End-to-end management accounting

Team supervision

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications or finalist/near-qualified

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Sewell Wallis are partnering exclusively with a market leading, high growth company based near Doncaster, in their search for a Junior Financial Controller. The is a newly created position, which is required due to a sustained period of growth, combined with exciting plans on the horizon. As the business continues to expand, there is significant opportunity for career progression and advancement within the role and wider finance leadership structure.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading the day-to-day finance operations and supporting commercial growth. Your responsibility will include full ownership of end to end management accounts, business partnering with the wider commercial and operational departments as well as overseeing the transactional finance team, while driving process improvements.

What will you be doing?

• Production of full month-end management accounts from start to finish, including accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Assist the Finance Director in preparing monthly board packs, financial analysis, and ad-hoc commercial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and operational performance metrics.
• Act as the primary finance business partner to non-finance operational and commercial teams (tour coordinators, sales, and operations).
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 3 finance team members.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the transactional team (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Credit Control).
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the finance function.
• Provide financial insights to assist decision-making on bespoke group trips and travel packages.
• Evaluate existing workflows and design/implement process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Establish, enhance, and maintain robust internal financial controls across the business.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure full statutory compliance.
• Manage regulatory reporting obligations.
• Lead annual audit preparation and act as the primary point of contact for external accountants and auditors.

What skills will you need?

• Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified / finalist / near-qualified.
• Proven experience in end-to-end management accounting, team supervision and operating in a fast paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to translate financial data for non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-motivated self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset, eager to make a difference, build strong partnerships, and demonstrate high attention to detail.

What's on offer?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid, flexible working
• Genuine career progression opportunity
• Life Assurance 2x salary
• Onsite Free Parking