Financial Controller

Financial Controller

South Devon Up to £50,000 DOE Full Time Permanent

Autograph Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a successful, well-established, family-owned business in South Devon as they recruit for a Financial Controller to join their friendly and supportive finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving business with an excellent reputation, modern open-plan offices, free on-site parking and an impressive track record of continued growth. You'll become part of a close-knit team where your ideas are valued, your contribution is recognised, and you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Working closely alongside the Finance Manager, this is a varied, hands-on role that would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a growing organisation. Whether you're currently working in industry or looking to make your first move from accountancy practice, this could be the ideal next step.

As Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting while supporting the wider business with commercial insight and process improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting the month-end process.

• Producing accurate financial reports and analysis.

• Preparing statutory accounts in line with FRS102.

• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.

• Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance.

• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and systems.

• Supporting strategic decision-making through meaningful financial reporting.

• Working collaboratively with the Finance Manager and wider leadership team.

• Providing day-to-day support and guidance across the finance function.

We're looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on, thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to become part of a business that genuinely values its people.

Ideally, you'll have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be qualified by experience with strong relevant experience).

• Experience preparing management accounts and statutory accounts (FRS102).

• Previous experience within a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance role.

• Excellent analytical and commercial skills.

• Strong Excel and financial systems experience.

• A proactive approach with the confidence to improve processes and challenge where appropriate.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.

• Payroll knowledge, essential.

Candidates from manufacturing, distribution or similar commercial environments are encouraged to apply. We would also welcome applications from those currently working within accountancy practice who are looking to make their first move into industry.

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE

• Join a successful and continually growing family-owned business.

• Modern open-plan offices.

• Free on-site parking.

• Friendly, supportive finance team.

• Varied and hands-on role with real responsibility.

• Long-term career opportunity within a stable business.

• The chance to genuinely influence and improve the finance function.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference within a successful business that continues to invest in its people and future growth, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jasmine at Autograph Recruitment, or apply today.

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