Finance Controller

Position:         Finance Controller

Reports To:     CFO

Location:        Remote – occasional visit to the Chester office

Type:               Full-Time, Permanent

About Us

My client provides asset protection and management solutions to businesses across multiple sectors. We're looking for a Finance Controller to join our growing finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and reports

• Manage general ledger, journal entries, and month-end closing

• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and fixed assets

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations

• Support financial analysis and forecasting

• Assist with internal and external audits

• Help implement and maintain financial controls

• Support cash management and banking activities

What we’re looking for;

Essential

• 4-6 years of accounting or finance experience

• 2+ years in a service-based industry (professional services, consulting, financial services, etc.)

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices

• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, AAT) or working towards one

• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems

• Basic supervisory or team experience