Job Description
* Role: Financial Controller (contract)
* Location: Norwich
* Salary range: to £80,000 (hybrid working)
Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take ownership of delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across our clients operations? We’re looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to lead monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and audit processes — ensuring strong financial governance and insightful analysis.
Deliverables:
* Deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports including cash flow and analysis.
* Own the completeness, accuracy, and valuation of balance sheets with reconciled accounts.
* Manage the audit process and liaise with auditors.
* Develop and enhance internal reporting tools to provide clear visibility of financial positions vs budgets.
* Analyse results against plans, understand variance drivers, and update forecasts with a focus on costs.
* Ensure compliance with UK statutory returns (VAT, tax) and act as the primary contact for HMRC.
* Lead the transactional finance team handling pay runs, bank reconciliations, credit cards, and expenses.
* Oversee payroll activities, supporting the Payroll Manager.
* Support the Finance Director in setting ambitious and accurate plans and forecasts.
* Work closely with the Finance Team to improve finance reporting systems.
* Contribute to various finance projects as required.
About you:
* Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience.
* Naturally analytical, accurate, and data-driven with excellent problem-solving skills.
* An effective communicator, bridging finance and non-finance teams seamlessly.
* Experienced people manager, able to motivate and lead a finance team.
* Skilled in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Proficient in Excel and complex data analysis.
Ready to make a difference in a dynamic, finance role? Apply now and the application will come through to Will Palgrave-Moore @ Atkinson Moss Leadership recruitment.