We are seeking a detail driven and proactive Financial Controller to join the Karntek team in Stafford. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands on finance environment, enjoys improving processes and is confident working with Xero to maintain accurate financial records and support the wider business.
You will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial data, supporting day to day finance operations and contributing to timely reporting and month end activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date financial records within Xero
* Assisting with the preparation, processing, and reconciliation of invoices, payments and expenses
* Supporting budget tracking, variance analysis, and preparation of financial reports
* Reconciling bank statements, credit cards, and other financial accounts
* Providing clear, timely financial information and reports to the management team
* Ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and relevant financial regulations
* Assisting with month-end close, including journals, accruals, and prepayments
* Supporting internal and external audit processes
* Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and enhance reporting accuracy
Requirements
* Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior accounting role
* Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software
* Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
* Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting
* Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders
* AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualification (or working toward) is advantageous
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Being part of a fast growing business
* On site parking
* A great team culture
Karntek is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, race, marital status, medical history, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Karntek Recruitment Agency Policy
Karntek has a commitment to building relationships directly with candidates for our employment opportunities, as such we do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Where agencies are required, we will work with our preferred agencies to source candidates for specific vacancies and will only pay agency fees where we have a documented agreement in place and an agency has been appointed by a member of the Karntek Team.
We do not pay agency fees where speculative or unsolicited CVs are submitted to Karntek by any means other than through our recruitment portal. Where CVs are submitted without instruction from the Karntek Team, we reserve the right to contact and work with these candidates directly without payment of agency fees.