Financial Controller in Pocklington

Financial Controller Location: Pocklington, East Yorkshire | Full Time | Office Based Kingston Recruitment are delighted to be working with an established and successful owner-managed group of companies who are looking to appoint an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller into a newly created role. As part of their long-term succession planning, this position will play a key role within the senior management team, operating from the company’s Head Office in Pocklington. With a strong track record and several major projects now coming to fruition, the business is entering an exciting new phase of growth and development. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded accounting professional who can provide robust financial planning, control and insight, ensuring business plans are fully supported and profitability and efficiency are maximised across the group. Key Responsibilities: * Full ownership of day-to-day accounting activities, including invoicing, cashflow management and banking * Preparation of monthly management accounts * Processing weekly and monthly payroll * Completion of CIS returns * Producing detailed cost analysis reports for senior management * Budget preparation, forecasting and reporting against targets * Posting journals, accruals and prepayments * Managing petty cash * Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns * Driving continuous improvement across financial processes and systems The Candidate: * Proven hands-on accounting experience, from invoicing through to year-end * Previous experience working within an owner-managed business * Construction industry experience advantageous but not essential * Part-qualified or fully qualified in a recognised accountancy qualification * Working knowledge of Sage * A proactive, trusted finance professional comfortable operating at senior management level On Offer: * Full-time, permanent, office-based role from the Head Office in Pocklington * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Generous pension and bonus scheme * Excellent salary package, dependent on experience