FINANCIAL CONTROLLER – HAYDOCK – PERM – PAYING UP TO £65K DOE Our client, a well-established group operating across multiple entities, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function. This is a senior, hands-on position overseeing financial operations, reporting, compliance and team leadership. The role offers broad responsibility, significant autonomy and regular involvement in senior decision-making. The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and comfortable managing end-to-end finance processes. Key Responsibilities of Financial Controller Financial & Accounting Management Oversee all finance and accounting operations Manage and support a team of three: Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger / Cash & Bank) Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger / Payroll / HR) Cleaner Produce timely monthly and year-end Financial Reports for the Group, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, Consolidated Reporting Pack, Inventory Depreciation Report, Inter-Company Matching Report Audits, Compliance & Reporting Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors during interim and year-end audits Ensure all statutory filings and company returns (including dormant entities) are completed accurately and on time Oversee HMRC submissions including VAT, PAYE, P11Ds and other relevant returns Manage Irish Revenue VAT and Relevant Contracts Tax submissions Financial Planning & Analysis Support senior leadership with budgeting and forecasting Prepare cashflow forecasts and manage day-to-day cash Conduct sales and margin analysis Maintain Fixed Asset registers, accruals, prepayments and inventory accounting Treasury, Banking & Currency Maintain multi-currency bank accounts (GBP, EUR, USD) Authorise bank payments and support the administration of internal and external loan Manage foreign currency exposure HR & Payroll Oversight Review payroll changes, overtime and payslips before senior approval Authorise salary payments Oversee staff absence recording and personnel file maintenance Liaise with external HR advisors where required Management Accounting Produce and review project status reports for long-term contracts Manage revenue recognition and milestone payment processes Oversee deferred income, downpayment reconciliation, WIP clearing and inventory review Credit Control & Supplier Payments Review aged debtors and support escalations where needed Oversee weekly creditor payments and manage cash planning for major supplier payments Review sales handover sheets and advise on credit limits, payment terms, payment history, exchange rates and margin calculations Secondary Responsibilities Coordinate vehicle leasing and short-term operating leases with senior approval Liaise with insurance brokers for annual renewals Approve higher-value purchase orders and authorise despatches Attend weekly production meetings Participate in wider business decision-making processes Skills & Experience Required Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE with strong experience Background in both management accounting and financial accounting Manufacturing experience strongly preferred as well as experience of working on extended projects Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently Strong time-management and reporting skills Proficient in MS Office and SAP ByDesign Full UK driving licence Hours of work: * Monday – Thursday 8.30am-5pm * Friday (phone number removed)pm For more information regarding the Financial Controller vacancy, please call Leanne on (phone number removed) or forward your CV for consideration. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates, recruitment information, new vacancies and more