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Financial Controller

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Staffordshire

Expire in: 16 days

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

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