Senior Financial Controller

AUSTIN MATLEY; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People & Talent Specialist to partner with the commercial director in managing financial operations. This role involves overseeing group accounts, budget forecasting, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in project accounting within the construction sector and be proficient in tools like Xero. The position offers a dynamic work environment where attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction/fitout industry preferred.
• Familiarity with project accounting and CIS/DRC is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage group accounts and budget forecasting weekly.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and timely.
• Lead month-end processes and payroll preparation.

Skills

Xero

Project Accounting

CIS/DRC

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Procore

Job description

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ROLE OVERVIEW

The primary purpose of this role is to partner with the commercial director to ensure the financial arm of the business is kept up to date and accurate. You will be required to work with all other departments to achieve this aim, and your key responsibilities can be found below. You will report to the commercial director.

Experience in a construction/fitout industry would be preferred along with experience and understanding in project accounting and CIS/DRC.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of entire group accounts, four in total
• Budget forecasting by department on a weekly basis and produce weekly reports
• Management of the company’s bookkeeper (remote worker)
• Monthly budgets and forecasts, including setting financial targets and budgets each year
• Ensure that financial records are up to date and reporting is completed in a timely manner
• Approving payment runs
• CIS returns – includes filing the return monthly, corresponding with subcontractors to get the CIS registration information, verifying with HMRC, sending out subcontractor statement of deductions
• Payroll preparation
• Liaise with company accountants and payroll provider
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors via email, and liaise further with the wider internal team if required
• Lead the month-end process, including payroll, project accounting (deferred income releases, valuations and accruals), prepayments and depreciation journals, and management accounts reports for directors (at group level)
• Chase aged receivables
• Supplier payment runs
• Checking and filing of quarterly VAT returns
• Statutory (year-end) filing preparation, including liaising with auditors where necessary
• Budget creation and management on a departmental basis

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Competent and familiar with Xero
• Previous use of Procore would be very useful, but not absolutely essential
• Project accounting in a fitout/construction industry would be preferred
• CIS/DRC

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Excellent communication skills and working well in a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Work systematically to ensure completion of tasks to meet deadlines and expectations.
• Flexibility and the ability to establish priorities and change them when needed.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Construction