Financial Controller in Castle Point

Get Recruited is proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing SME who are seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of their finance function and lead a small team of two. Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, you'll play a key role in overseeing all day-to-day financial operations, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and business partnering, while also acting as the go-to contact for HR and compliance matters. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on finance professional with strong SME experience who's ready to make a real impact within a dynamic and ambitious business.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Lead, develop and manage the Accounts team, ensuring effective day-to-day financial operations.
• Oversee all company bank accounts and ensure compliance with agreed financial limits.
• Produce monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, variance reports and performance analysis.
• Prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and branch reports, liaising with external auditors and accountants.
• Manage payroll for UK and Ireland, including P11D and P46 submissions, and ensure compliance with all HMRC obligations.
• Lead the year-end audit process, stock valuation and stocktake activities.
• Deliver profit forecasts, annual budgets, and variance/trend analyses for senior management and Group reporting.
• Oversee cashflow, cost control and business performance reviews, providing commercial insight to support strategic decisions.
• Manage administrative functions including pensions, insurance, utilities, company vehicles and statutory filings.
• Act as the primary HR contact for the business, supporting policy compliance and employee matters.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks, insurers, auditors and external partners.
• Contribute as a key member of the Senior Management Team, deputising for the Managing Director as required.

THE PERSON:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA), part qualified or QBE with strong experience in an SME or manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience of working in a Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Head of Finance role.
• Proven experience leading a finance function with hands-on involvement in operations and reporting would be preferable.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with a proactive and solution-driven approach.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities.

TO APPLY FOR THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER OPPORTUNITY: Please send your CV for the Financial Controller via the advertisement for immediate consideration. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.