About PTSG. A short history – an incredible story
PTSG was founded in 2007 to fulfil an industry need for a single provider of multiple specialist services to the construction and FM sectors.
Since then, we’ve grown steadily, securing major new and renewed contracts that reinforce our role as a trusted, multi-service partner.
The Group, headquartered in Castleford, West Yorkshire, employs around 3,000 people in the UK and Europe. This staffing allows us to mobilise our experts to any site, regardless of location. Consequently, we serve more than 300,000 buildings for over 30,000 customers in a wide range of industry sectors.
Our multinational presence grew substantially with the acquisition of Flame Control in February 2024. Based in the municipality of Harderwijk, the company specialises in fire alarm systems, first aid, evacuation, extinguishing systems and extinguishing agents. Flame Control has a team of 40 specialists that work extensively across the Netherlands. Their specialists work seven days a week to improve fire safety in businesses and residential properties.
Recent national framework and specialist service agreements with Mitie, CBRE, Sodexo, Vinci, BNP Paribas Real Estate, ABM, ISS and others span a wide range of services:
1. Fall protection and access and safety
2. Electrical and lightning protection testing
3. Specialist cleaning, maintenance, and façade access
4. Fire solutions and compliance
5. Water treatment and hygiene
Whether site-specific or nationwide, our packages deliver consistent, scalable service with precision and professionalism.
Group Financial Controller – 12-14 Month Fixed Term
Location: Castleford (Head Office) + UK travel |
Package: Competitive + performance bonus
Premier Technical Services Group (PTSG) are looking for a proven Group Financial Controller to join our award-winning leadership team during a pivotal period of change and integration.
Operating at Group level across five specialist divisions, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our financial governance, embedding best practice, and supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses. PTSG has grown significantly through acquisition, and we’re now focused on harmonising systems, improving consistency, and creating scalable finance processes that support future growth.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll work closely with the CFO, divisional Finance Managers, and operational leaders to deliver clear and accurate group reporting. You’ll lead on statutory compliance, audit management, tax reporting, and month-end close, while driving the roll-out of new systems and control frameworks.
A natural influencer, you’ll gain buy-in from colleagues across the Group, championing the importance of robust processes and data integrity while helping to embed a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll also mentor and develop members of the finance team, ensuring they have the structure, guidance and confidence to thrive.
This role is ideal for a technically strong, operationally aware finance leader with experience operating in a complex, multi-entity organisation. It’s a hands-on position within a supportive, collaborative environment — one that will offer challenge, visibility and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on how PTSG operates.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the Group’s month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
* Manage the production of statutory accounts across all legal entities, liaising with external auditors and advisors.
* Ensure financial reporting is compliant with relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP) and manage updates to accounting policies where appropriate.
* Oversee all balance sheet controls, including reconciliations, provisions, and intercompany balances.
* Oversight of tax reporting processes and compliance, working with external providers
* Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and systems to support growth and complexity.
* Lead, coach and develop a small team of accountants and finance staff to deliver high standards of accuracy and ownership.
* Support the finance integration of acquisitions, including accounting treatment, reporting structure, and control processes.
* Work closely with the FP&A and Treasury functions to ensure alignment between operational performance, planning, and statutory reporting.
* Provide technical accounting support to the wider finance team and operational business units.
* Contribute to key finance projects, including system upgrades, process reengineering, and policy development.
Person Profile (Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience):
* ACA-qualified (or equivalent), ideally trained in a Big 4 or Top 10 environment.
* 5+ years post-qualified experience, with a strong technical foundation and a clear track record in financial control or group reporting.
* Deep understanding of UK accounting standards, statutory compliance, and external audit processes.
* Tax experience desirable
* Experience in a multi-entity or group structure, ideally within a PE-backed or acquisitive organisation.
* Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
* Hands-on and pragmatic approach with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic levels.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Confident in managing deadlines, priorities, and team performance in a fast-paced environment.
* Familiarity with financial systems, consolidation tools, and process automation is an advantage.
What’s in it for you:
* Competitive earnings reflective of the role and scale
* Car allowance or Company car
* 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays
* Vivup discount access (gym memberships / most major retailers / electrical items / day & meals out / vouchers and much more)
* Enrolment on company incentive scheme
Equal Opportunities in Practice,
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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