Sewell Wallis is currently working on behalf of our client, a specialist manufacturer based in York, North Yorkshire, as they look to appoint a Financial Controller. This is a great role for someone looking to join an established SME who are growing.
What will you be doing?
Management of a small accounts department and overseeing all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts during management meetings
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, providing key insights to support decision-making.
Preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts.
Support external audits and liaise with auditors as required.
Develop and implement financial controls and best practices.
Provide financial guidance and mentorship to the accounting team.What skills do we require?
A successful Financial Controller should have:
Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance standards.
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.
Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.What's on Offer
Salary between £55,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Health insurance cash plan
5 days on siteApply for this role below, or for more information contact Kayley.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions