Job Description

The Role

We're looking for a hands-on Finance Controller to take ownership of our financial management and reporting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing clarity, structure, and control to a growing business, and who can translate numbers into insight for directors.

You'll be responsible for ensuring our financial data is accurate, compliant, and useful, while helping us improve processes and plan confidently for the future.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

Prepare accurate monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) Monitor margins, costs, and profitability across the business Produce budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis Provide clear financial insight to support commercial decision-making

Cash Flow & Cost Management

Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital Monitor spending and identify cost control opportunities Support pricing, margin analysis, and job profitability

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and tax requirements Liaise with external accountants, payroll providers, and auditors Oversee VAT returns and statutory reporting Maintain strong financial controls and audit trails

Systems & Process Improvement

Own and improve accounting systems and processes Ensure accurate data flow between operations, payroll, and finance Implement efficiencies as the business grows

Team & Stakeholder Support

Oversee bookkeeping and transactional finance activities Act as a trusted financial partner to the Managing Director and leadership team

About You

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

or

equivalent experience Proven experience in a Finance Controller or senior finance role Strong understanding of cash flow, management accounts, and financial controls Comfortable working in a growing, hands-on SME environment Able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially minded

Nice to Have

Experience in construction, trades, or project-based businesses Experience working with Xero and Sage Experience in scaling or improving finance functions
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 46,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person