Position: Finance Controller
Reports To: CFO
Location: Remote – occasional visit to the Chester office
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us
My client provides asset protection and management solutions to businesses across multiple sectors. We're looking for a Finance Controller to join our growing finance team.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and reports
• Manage general ledger, journal entries, and month-end closing
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and fixed assets
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Support financial analysis and forecasting
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Help implement and maintain financial controls
• Support cash management and banking activities
What we’re looking for;
Essential
• 4-6 years of accounting or finance experience
• 2+ years in a service-based industry (professional services, consulting, financial services, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills
Desirable
• Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, AAT) or working towards one
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems
• Basic supervisory or team experience