The Role: The Finance Controller will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the finance team to ensure the smooth and efficient processing of financial transactions and adherence to compliance standards. This role will involve managing payments, chasing outstanding invoices, maintaining the finance inbox, processing payroll, and handling essential HR documentation. You will also be responsible for managing purchase orders, ensuring all financial records are up-to-date, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. This position offers significant opportunities for professional development in a growing company that values efficiency, teamwork, and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities: * Coordinate and manage the finance team, ensuring that all tasks are carried out efficiently and in accordance with company procedures. * Oversee payment processing, ensuring both incoming and outgoing payments are accurately recorded and completed in a timely manner. * Manage the finance inbox, prioritising and responding to queries while ensuring tasks are completed within agreed deadlines. * Chase overdue payments from clients and vendors, maintaining accurate records of all communications. * Administer payroll, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and compliant with relevant legislation. * Handle invoicing processes, including managing purchase orders (POs) and ensuring all invoices are issued and followed up promptly. * Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, supporting audits as required. * Provide financial reports and analysis to senior management to support decision-making processes. Essentials: * Proven experience in a finance administrative role, ideally within a fast-paced environment such as construction or facilities management. * Strong proficiency in Excel, with the ability to perform complex data analysis, reporting, and manage spreadsheets effectively. * Experience in financial management, including payment processing, invoicing, and managing accounts payable and receivable. * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, vendors, and internal teams. * A detail-oriented approach to work, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial documentation. * Ability to work independently, as well as part of a collaborative team. * High level of professionalism and discretion when dealing with sensitive financial information. Desirables: * Experience with Xero financial software. * Familiarity with Big Change software (desirable but not essential). * Knowledge of finance regulations and compliance standards, particularly in the construction and facilities management industries. * Previous experience in payroll administration. * Understanding of HR processes, including documentation management.