Group Financial Controller - East Leeds - Hybrid

I am delighted to now be recruiting for a Group Financial Controller to join a profitable, and highly successful owner managed FS business in Leeds!The role will report directly to the newly appointed (fantastic) Group FD and head up a finance team of 5 staff – leading, coaching and developing the team, whilst managing change and challenging and improving processes within a customer focused business environment.Reporting to and working closely with the Group FD and rest of the Board, the Group Financial Controller will be responsible for creating a strong financial control environment by providing accurate and timely management reporting for the multiple entities within in the Group.This one would be ideally suited to a strong people manager with a proven track record within a senior finance role in the financial or professional services sector, who thrives within a hands on, fast paced SME working environmentKey duties of this role include: Oversee the finance function and all ensure all financial records are accurate for all companies in the Group. Manage and support the performance and development of a team of 5 Responsible for full group month end close and preparation of group management accounts Responsibility over all financial reporting, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts, production of month end file and all associated reconciliations. Lead contact with external auditors & tax compliance teams for the audit of the financial statements of the Group including the preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS and annual Corporation Tax calculations. Work closely with the FP&A manager to ensure they have access to accurate information for budgeting and forecasts. Dealing with VAT affairs of the group Overseeing payroll processes ensuring correct payroll information is supplied to outsourced payroll function Manage group working capital in areas such as aged debt and cash flow forecasting. Responsible for the implementation of new processing/accounting systems as appropriate. The successful candidate will: Be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified – Essential Have experience of consolidating group accounts – Essential Have strong technical skills including UK GAAP and UK taxes regimes – Essential Have previous experience in financial services – Desirable What\’s on offer? Easily accessible location from North, East, South Yorkshire, Leeds, Wakefield On site parking Hybrid working 37.5 hour working week Company pension Private healthcare