Senior Financial Controller

Accountancy Action; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountancy Action is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to shape and strengthen our financial operations. Working with the CFO and senior leadership, you will drive improvements across systems and processes and provide critical financial insight to support long-term growth.

Your role covers monthly management accounts, audits, cash flow, controls, and team leadership. The position requires ACA/ACCA, 3+ years in a senior finance role, and a strong track record in financial

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial controls and month-end processes.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with financial management systems.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a Finance team.
• Strong technical accounting, reporting and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, quarterly reporting and annual financial statements.
• Manage the annual and interim audit processes.
• Provide strong financial controls for the business.
• Drive improvements to financial systems and processes.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, cash flow reporting and month-end procedures.
• Manage fixed assets.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE, corporation tax support and HMRC reporting.
• Lead, develop and support the Finance team.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Audit management

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious, commercially astute and forward-thinking Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in the continued growth and development of this business.

This is much more than a traditional financial control role. Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, you will have the opportunity to shape and strengthen the financial operations, drive improvements across our systems and processes, and provide the financial insight and leadership that supports our long-term ambitions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts, quarterly reporting and annual financial statements.
• Managing the annual and interim audit processes
• Providing strong financial controls for the business
• Driving improvements to financial systems,
• Overseeing accounts payable, receivable, cash flow reporting and month-end procedures.
• Managing fixed assets
• Overseeing VAT, PAYE, corporation tax support and other HMRC reporting requirements.
• Leading, developing and supporting the Finance team, promoting a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least three years' experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role.

You will bring:

• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting and analytical skills.
• Proven experience managing audits, financial controls and month-end processes.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience working with financial management systems.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a finance team.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take on a pivotal role, combining technical financial responsibility with the opportunity to influence how the wider business operates.

You will work closely with senior leadership, help shape the development of the Finance Department.

Salary is £80,000 to £90,000 per annum + bonus.