Financial Controller in Letchworth Garden City

Location: Letchworth Garden City (Hybrid Working)

Hours: 40 hours

Abacus Care & Support is a growing and values-led Supported Living provider, working alongside adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, behaviours that may be deemed challenging, and a range of diagnoses and presentations. Our approach is built around person-centred, compassionate and ambitious support, ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity, respect and encouragement to achieve their goals. We pride ourselves on creating safe, inclusive environments where people can thrive, develop independence and build meaningful connections within their community.

We are looking to recruit a Financial Controller to support and progress our financial systems and processes, as well as the administrative functions to uphold business operations.

You will play a crucial role in managing all accounts operations for the company. You will be responsible for all accounting transactions to ensure financial compliance which includes the processing of all finance transactions in a diligent, accurate and timely manner. You will be working closely with the Directors, Operations Team and Registered Manager to provide up-to-date, accurate, and timely management information, analysis support and advice to both stakeholders of the businesses. As a Financial Controller you will ideally be a qualified CIMA accountant with 4-5 years PQE and have a desire to further develop your career to grow into the role. Experience working within the Care Sector is advantageous.

• Manage the finance function, including oversight, training, and development of finance staff
• Oversee month-end reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Maintain detailed weekly rolling cashflow forecasts and develop strategies to optimise working capital and manage financial risk
• Prepare and present timely monthly management accounts to the board
• Review and approve payables for weekly payment runs, ensuring timely supplier payments and adherence to cashflow requirements
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including stakeholder communication, variance analysis, and KPI reporting
• Deliver ongoing financial planning and modelling to support business performance
• Prepare statutory accounts to trial balance and liaise with external accountants, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and payments to HMRC
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial best practice
• Support systems implementation and integration to strengthen business operations
• Liaise with external stakeholders on tax, funding, and systems to support business growth
• Report on all financial matters to the board

• Proven as a qualified Chartered Management Accountant with at least 4-5 years previous experience, ideally in the healthcare and/or housing sectors.
• Strategic and detail-oriented thinker, who works with integrity, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experienced in the use of Xero accounting software.
• A team player who is flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of a fast-paced business.
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues both verbally and in written correspondence with previous staff management experience.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and are happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage. If you require any support, such as flexible interview timings due to additional needs, or personal commitments, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

Join Abacus Care & Support and be part of a team that is committed to making a genuine difference, supporting people to live independently, confidently and with purpose.