Reporting to CFO and leading a capable team, you will take ownership of financial control, technical accounting, reporting, and compliance. This role suits a technically strong Financial Controller, who is hands on but can motivate and lead a small team
Client Details
Our client is a successful, services SME business with strong market presence.
Description
*Lead month-end close, financial reporting, and final review of P&L and balance sheet reconciliations
*Prepare statutory account
*Manage audit and corporation tax compliance
*Review quarterly VAT returns
*Strengthen financial controls and accounting processes
*Manage and coach a small stable finance team
*Produce Group P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, and other monthly reporting
*Assist with board pack preparation
*Partner with Ops, HR, IT, and Commercial
*Support the CFO on projects and new business initiatives
Profile
*A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical skills
*Experience in audit, tax, statutory accounts, and financial controls
*Background in SMEs or multi-site environments;
*Someone comfortable owning both detail and higher-level technical matters
*Ability to identify risk, ensure compliance, and improve processes
*A supportive people manager who can guide a small team
Job Offer
Competitive salary circa £70,000 negotiable, plus potential of completion bonus
Hybrid working with flexibility (2-3 days on-site)
Flexibility: option for part time, reduced hours
9 month contract
If you are a finance professional ready to take on this exciting Fixed Term Contract Financial Controller role, we encourage you to apply now