Financial Controller

Our client, a building services consultancy, is seeking a proactive, hands-on Financial Controller to bring its finance function in-house and take ownership of day-to-day financial operations.

Working closely with the Directors and external accountants, you will manage bookkeeping, management accounts, cash flow, payroll, VAT, financial reporting and credit control, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial processes to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Managing Xero, purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations and supplier payments.
• Overseeing customer invoicing, aged debt reporting and proactive credit control.
• Administering payroll, PAYE, pensions and associated HMRC requirements.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Supporting year-end accounts, corporation tax and external accountants.
• Maintaining financial controls, compliance and accurate financial records.

Key attributes

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Bookkeeper or similar hands-on finance role within a UK SME.
• Strong practical experience of Xero, bookkeeping, management accounts and cash flow management.
• Good working knowledge of UK VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, payroll and pension administration.
• AAT qualification or part-qualification (minimum expectation); ACCA/CIMA qualification or part-qualification is desirable.
• Strong Excel skills, excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• The confidence to work independently, manage competing deadlines and communicate professionally with Directors, customers, suppliers and external advisers.
• Experience in engineering, construction, consultancy or other project-based environments, including project costing and CIS, would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase five additional days.
• Private medical insurance.
• Potential flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development and study support, where applicable.
• Discretionary company bonus

Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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Consultant: Ellie Crocker