Kenny Recruit are working with a growing, family-owned business within the construction sector, to find a Financial Controller. Operating across London and the surrounding areas, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable products and excellent customer service, and is continuing to expand its operational footprint.
This is an exciting temporary-to-permanent opportunity for a confident, hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function. Based at the company's Wimbledon office, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the department while supporting the wider commercial direction of the business.
- Location : Wimbledon - a short walk from Colliers Wood station, with parking available for those who drive
- Working hours : Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm
- Salary : Up to £75,000 per annum + benefits
- Contract : Temporary to permanent
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across the business
- Prepare monthly management accounts across four entities
- Manage monthly accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
- Lead cash management processes, including bank reconciliations, petty cash and cash-flow monitoring
- Oversee the purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring accurate and timely processing
- Organise payment schedules and support supplier payment processes
- Support monthly payroll activities and pensions administration
- Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements
- Support budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning activities
- Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis for senior stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and efficiencies
- Provide commercial insight and financial support to help drive the continued growth of the business
- Work closely with the wider leadership team on business performance and future plans
Requirements
- Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
- Strong experience preparing management accounts and overseeing day-to-day financial operations
- Experience with cash management, ledgers, VAT, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
- Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
- Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of a finance function
- Highly organised, with strong planning and delivery skills
- Positive, curious and commercially minded approach
- High level of integrity and reliability
- Strong IT skills and confidence using finance systems and Excel
- A full UK driving licence would be advantageous
Benefits
- Salary of up to £75,000 per annum
- 23 days' annual leave
- Pension
- Private medical cover
- Company socials
- On-site parking for drivers
- Opportunity to progress within a growing and ambitious business
Financial Controller in London employer: Kenny Recruit
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