Location: Maidstone
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum + Generous Bonus
Join our financial services client as a Financial Controller, where you will play a hands-on role across the full finance function. This position combines leadership, technical oversight and delivery, offering a unique opportunity to take ownership of controls, processes, and reporting while supporting and developing the finance team.
Day-to-day of the role:
Review and strengthen financial checks, controls, and procedures.
Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to the finance team.
Act as the technical expert within finance, offering oversight and best practice solutions.
Lead and review financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
Work closely with the Finance Director and Finance Manager to support strategic decision-making.
Remain hands-on with day-to-day finance activity where required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
ACA, ACCA, CIMA (qualified or part-qualified) or Qualified by Experience.
Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
Confident in reviewing controls, improving processes, and embedding best practice.
Comfortable operating as a bridge between senior leadership and operational finance teams.
Hands-on, proactive, and collaborative in style.
Experience with Sage Intacct is highly desirable.
Experience within financial services is desirable.
Benefits:
20 days holiday + bank holidays, rising 1 day per year up to 25 days.
Pension scheme - 3% employer and 5% employee contributions.
2 canteens with free hot drinks/water stations.
Weekly treats - snacks, protein bars, etc.
Breakout area with pool table, table tennis table, and dart board.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a central, influential finance role within a well established and evolving financial services business, offering exposure at senior level and the chance to make a real impact
To apply for this Financial Controller position, please submit your CV.