Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Privately Owned SME | Reporting to the Finance Director

Qualified or Part‑Qualified Accountant

Are you a confident, technically strong finance professional
who thrives in a hands‑on SME environment?

Our client, a successful privately owned business, is
seeking a Financial Controller who can bring rigour, influence, and commercial
clarity to a growing organisation.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a
pivotal role in strengthening financial governance, improving reporting
quality, and supporting strategic decision‑making. This is a broad, high‑impact
position suited to someone who enjoys both the technical depth of finance and
the interpersonal influence required in a senior leadership setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and
  year‑end
  financial statements
  
• Manage the audit process and liaise with external auditors
  
• Oversee VAT, HMRC submissions, and compliance requirements
  
• Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and
  reporting standards
  
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
  
• Oversee payroll and ensure accuracy and compliance
  
• Provide financial insight to senior leaders and challenge
  assumptions where necessary
  
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and
  processes
  

Requirements

We’re looking for a qualified or part‑qualified
accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong grounding in accountancy practice,
particularly in preparing accounts for audit and managing compliance.

You will bring:

• High‑level Excel capability and strong
  analytical skills
  
• A confident, self‑assured communication style
  
• The ability to influence decisions and challenge
  constructively
  
• A strong, resilient personality suited to a fast‑paced
  SME
  
• Credibility when partnering with senior leaders and key
  stakeholders
  
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
  

Benefits

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to step into a role where your voice
matters. You’ll work closely with an experienced Finance Director, gain exposure to strategic
decision‑making, and shape the financial future of a dynamic,
privately owned business.