Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Yatton
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + Benefits
About the Business
We’re proud to be exclusively partnering with a recently acquired business in Yatton to appoint their first Financial Controller. Backed by a team of entrepreneurial private investors committed to sustainable, long-term growth, this is a rare opportunity to shape the finance function from the ground up and be a key part of an exciting growth journey.
This newly created role offers full ownership of finance operations, making it ideal for a driven and commercial finance professional looking to make a real impact in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
The Role
As Financial Controller, you will join the leadership team and take charge of ensuring robust, efficient financial operations. You’ll lead process improvements, drive financial reporting, and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement financial strategies that support the group’s growth ambitions.
* Lead monthly P&L reviews, with a particular focus on managing and analysing overheads.
* Own the balance sheet, ensuring all assets and liabilities are accurately maintained.
* Reconcile the trial balance, including fixed assets, stock, prepayments, accruals, payroll, VAT, and bank reconciliations.
* Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with senior management.
* Liaise with external accountants to complete year-end close and final accounts preparation.
* Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and ensure timely compliance with all statutory requirements.
* Oversee the accounts payable process and ensure timely approval and processing of payments.
* Act as a key finance point of contact across the business, responding to internal queries and providing financial insights.
* Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive operational efficiencies.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified.
* Hands-on experience in a leadership role within an SME environment.
* Advanced Excel skills.
* Strong experience using accounting systems (Xero preferred).
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
* Able to prioritise workload and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.