Job Description

We are seeking a detail driven and proactive

Financial Controller

to join the Karntek team in Stafford. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands on finance environment, enjoys improving processes and is confident working with

Xero

to maintain accurate financial records and support the wider business.


You will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial data, supporting day to day finance operations and contributing to timely reporting and month end activities.

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining accurate and up?to?date financial records within

Xero

Assisting with the preparation, processing, and reconciliation of

invoices, payments and expenses

Supporting

budget tracking

, variance analysis, and preparation of financial reports Reconciling

bank statements

, credit cards, and other financial accounts Providing clear, timely

financial information and reports

to the management team Ensuring compliance with

company policies

, internal controls, and relevant financial regulations Assisting with

month-end close

, including journals, accruals, and prepayments Supporting internal and external

audit processes

Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and enhance reporting accuracy

Requirements

Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior accounting role Strong working knowledge of

Xero accounting software

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualification (or working toward) is advantageous

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Being part of a fast growing business On site parking A great team culture

Karntek is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, race, marital status, medical history, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Karntek Recruitment Agency Policy

Karntek has a commitment to building relationships directly with candidates for our employment opportunities, as such we do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Where agencies are required, we will work with our preferred agencies to source candidates for specific vacancies and will only pay agency fees where we have a documented agreement in place and an agency has been appointed by a member of the Karntek Team.



We do not pay agency fees where speculative or unsolicited CVs are submitted to Karntek by any means other than through our recruitment portal. Where CVs are submitted without instruction from the Karntek Team, we reserve the right to contact and work with these candidates directly without payment of agency fees.