Job Description
Financial Controller
Privately Owned SME | Reporting to the Finance Director
Qualified or Part ‑Qualified Accountant
Are you a confident, technically strong finance professional who thrives in a hands ‑on SME environment?
Our client, a successful privately owned business, is seeking a Financial Controller who can bring rigour, influence, and commercial clarity to a growing organisation.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance, improving reporting quality, and supporting strategic decision ‑making. This is a broad, high ‑impact position suited to someone who enjoys both the technical depth of finance and the interpersonal influence required in a senior leadership setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and year ‑end financial statements
* Manage the audit process and liaise with external auditors
* Oversee VAT, HMRC submissions, and compliance requirements
* Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and reporting standards
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
* Oversee payroll and ensure accuracy and compliance
* Provide financial insight to senior leaders and challenge assumptions where necessary
* Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes
Requirements
We’re looking for a qualified or part ‑qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong grounding in accountancy practice, particularly in preparing accounts for audit and managing compliance.
You will bring:
* High ‑level Excel capability and strong analytical skills
* A confident, self ‑assured communication style
* The ability to influence decisions and challenge constructively
* A strong, resilient personality suited to a fast ‑paced SME
* Credibility when partnering with senior leaders and key stakeholders
* A proactive, solutions ‑focused mindset
Benefits
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to step into a role where your voice matters. You’ll work closely with an experienced Finance Director, gain exposure to strategic decision ‑making, and shape the financial future of a dynamic, privately owned business.
Salary Up to £50,000 - £60,000 Plus Benefits
Requirements
We’re looking for a qualified or part‑qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong grounding in accountancy practice, particularly in preparing accounts for audit and managing compliance. You will bring: High‑level Excel capability and strong analytical skills A confident, self‑assured communication style The ability to influence decisions and challenge constructively A strong, resilient personality suited to a fast‑paced SME Credibility when partnering with senior leaders and key stakeholders A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset