Our client is a well-established and growing SME providing specialist engineering and technical services across the UK.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
The Financial Controller will lead a small finance and systems team, overseeing all aspects of financial management, reporting, and compliance across the business. The role combines technical accounting expertise with commercial insight, providing support to senior management in both strategic and operational decisions. The successful candidate will also contribute to process improvement, systems development, and the ongoing enhancement of financial controls.
Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a small finance team, maintaining professional standards and efficiency
Prepare management accounts, cashflow forecasts, budgets, and year-end reporting
Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and audit requirements
Support senior management with financial insight and commercial decision-making
Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting
The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with proven experience in an SME or owner-managed business. Strong technical accounting and reporting skills are essential, along with a hands-on approach and commercial awareness. Experience with finance systems and process improvement is highly desirable.
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
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