Job Description
The CompanyPremier Tech is an ambitious, fast growing international group with six divisions across 28 countries, committed to innovation, teamwork and developing its people. Premier Tech Water & Environment (PTWE) is expanding rapidly in the UK through organic growth and recent acquisitions, particularly within its national services operations. The OpportunityAs a Finance Controller, you will play a pivotal role in our Business Units in the UK and Ireland, handling various accounting and financial management tasks. Reporting to the General Manager, you will need to exhibit resourcefulness and initiative, simultaneously adhering to and reinforcing the methodologies set by our global headquarters. This role not only encompasses your daily responsibilities but also involves collaborating on strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, budgeting processes, and financial statement consolidation for both the UK Business Unit and other PTWE Business Units.You will enjoy the unique experience of contributing to a smaller organization while benefiting from the perspectives and resources of a global company. This set-up ensures interaction and collaboration with fellow professionals worldwide, enriching your professional journey.This role offers an enriching opportunity to leverage local insights while connecting with a vibrant, international team, ultimately expanding your professional growth.Key Responsibilities
* Prepare monthly business review packs and financial reporting
* Conduct bank reviews, reconciliations, and support cash management
* Assist in payroll processes and benefits-related queries
* Analyse financial results and provide commentary and recommendations
* Support consolidation of UK & Ireland entities across multiple systems
* Strengthen financial controls and risk management
* Provide commercial and strategic support to the MD and leadership team
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
* Manage external advisers (auditors, lawyers, banks, insurers)
* Support integration of new acquisitions (processes, controls, systems)
About YouWe welcome applications from emerging finance leaders with strong foundations and the ambition to grow into a broader leadership role.
* Ideally professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) — *preferred, not essential*
* c. 5+ years post-qualification experience, or earlier-career qualified accountant with strong fundamentals and appetite for progression
* Positive attitude, learning agility, and commitment to the organisation’s success
* Ability to step confidently into greater responsibility and develop with the role
* Foundational experience in consolidation, reporting, and financial controls
* Strong analytical and communication skills
* Comfortable working hands-on in a developing and fast-moving environment
* Able to operate with autonomy while collaborating with group colleagues
* Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK, to Ireland, and to Canada
* This role offers the opportunity to grow, influence, and help shape a scaling organisation while benefiting from the resources of a global group
TO NOTE: This role requires on site working (flexible, not hybrid).