Strategic Financial Controller – West London

Bracken Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracken Recruitment is seeking a Financial Controller to join our team in West London. The role covers day-to-day finance operations, statutory accounts, payroll management, and liaison with HMRC.

We require a hands-on senior finance professional with 5+ years in a similar role, strong Excel skills, and meticulous attention to detail. The position includes ownership of financial processes and compliance within a growing global business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with accounting & payroll software.
• Excellent numerical skills and strong Excel skills.
• Accurate documenting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong organisation and planning skills.
• High level of discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Management of the day-to-day activities of company finance department.
• Manage statutory accounts process and the production of financial statements.
• Oversee credit control, actively chasing and managing priority debtors.
• Answering queries, timely approval of supplier payments and month end close activities.
• Oversee relevant customer/supplier administration, including emails and correspondence.
• Management of payroll activities including; Process payroll as per company requirements & ensure processes and procedures follow current regulations.
• Respond and resolve queries from employees and management relating to payroll.
• Regular usage of payroll systems, including data compilation and input.
• Calculate wages and deductions (Tax & NI commitments).
• Liaison with HMRC

Skills

Excel skills

Numerical skills

Organisation

Planning

Independent work

Confidentiality

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll software

Job description

Bracken Recruitment is seeking a Financial Controller to join our team in West London. The role covers day-to-day finance operations, statutory accounts, payroll management, and liaison with HMRC.

We require a hands-on senior finance professional with 5+ years in a similar role, strong Excel skills, and meticulous attention to detail. The position includes ownership of financial processes and compliance within a growing global business.