At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team while diving into the numbers and ensuring financial accuracy.
- Company: Join a successful and growing business in Hertford with a hands-on culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing financial processes and leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial reporting, VAT, and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 54450 - 66550 £ per year.
Elevate Search is partnering with a successful and growing business in Hertford to recruit an experienced Financial Controller.
This is a genuinely hands-on Financial Controller role for someone who enjoys leading a finance team whilst remaining close to the numbers.
We are looking for an established FC with strong experience across management reporting, month-end, statutory accounts, external audit, VAT and financial controls, ideally with experience using Sage.
This isn't a strategic or commercially focused finance position.
The successful candidate will be comfortable rolling their sleeves up and getting into the detail when required – whether that's posting a journal, completing a balance sheet reconciliation or helping the team get month-end over the line.
Key responsibilities will include
- Ownership and delivery of monthly management reporting.
- Leading the month-end and year-end close processes.
- Producing and reviewing management accounts.
- Preparing and reviewing journals, accruals and prepayments.
- Ownership and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Preparation and review of VAT returns and ensuring VAT compliance.
- Taking ownership of statutory accounts.
- Leading the annual external audit and acting as a key contact for the auditors.
- Maintaining robust financial controls across the business.
- Managing, mentoring and developing the fin...
Financial Controller in Hertford employer: Elevate Search Ltd
Elevate Search offers an exceptional work environment for Credit Controllers, fostering a collaborative and dynamic finance team culture. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth, a supportive atmosphere that values strong customer relationships, and the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced commercial setting. Located in a thriving business hub, this role provides unique advantages for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to the success of a well-established company.
