Financial Controller

Financial Controller, Entertainment Provider, Kent (3 Days Per week in the office), £70-£75,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing entertainment company specialising in iGaming. This is a unique chance to work directly alongside a supportive and experienced CFO who will act as both a mentor and a strategic guide. You'll not only contribute to the company's financial health but also gain hands-on experience in scaling a dynamic, entrepreneurial business.

About the Role

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the CFO with financial reporting, compliance, and commercial finance. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys being deeply involved in the day-to-day finance operations and is comfortable working cross-functionally across all areas of the business. The primary goal is to elevate the quality of financial reporting, control, and compliance as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee company bookkeeping and manage daily cash reconciliations
• Process weekly payments to suppliers and prize winners
• Maintain a rolling 12-week cash flow forecast
• Ensure strong financial controls are in place and regularly reviewed
• Prepare and process monthly payroll
• Deliver accurate month-end reports, including variance analysis against budget
• Collaborate with department heads to track and forecast budgets (marketing, product, technology, overheads)
• Support quarterly bank reporting and ensure covenant compliance
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with UK-adopted IFRS (simple group consolidation)
• Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process
• Oversee VAT and sales tax submissions
• Manage all HMRC and Companies House filings
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts
• Help manage the company's financial and operational data repository

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Accountant
• Proven experience using cloud-based accounting systems, ideally Xero
• Strong emotional intelligence; able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and suppliers from diverse backgrounds
• Audit background or experience managing audit processes internally
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, agile environment with the ability to adapt quickly and execute efficiently
• A proactive problem-solver who is passionate about sharing financial insights and educating others
• High level of integrity and discretion, particularly when handling sensitive data such as payroll