Financial Controller (SME Finance Role)

Financial Controller (SME Finance Role)

A well-established firm in the industrial storage and warehouse industry based near Solihull, is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, support directors with financial reporting and cashflow management. This is a full-time, permanent position working 5 days from the office. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000

Financial Controller Responsibilities include:
• Manage all banking payments and receipts on behalf of the company 
• Complete bookkeeping duties on QuickBooks, including posting, reconciliation, and month-end routines 
• Submit monthly CIS returns and quarterly VAT returns 
• Prepare internal cashflow projections for the month ahead and provide updates to directors 
• Act as credit controller, including chasing outstanding debts and maintaining debtor ledgers 
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers 
• Support directors with financial reporting including P&L, cashflow updates, debtor ageing, and KPI tracking 
• Manage online business banking including payment scheduling and approval processes 

Financial Controller Requirements:
• Strong experience using Xero or QuickBooks in an SME environment 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hands-on finance role 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams 
• Experience with CIS & VAT returns and online banking processes 
• AAT Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent experience) 

Benefits:
• Opportunity to take ownership of finance processes within a growing SME 
• Direct exposure to directors and involvement in decision-making 
• Opportunity to improve and shape financial processes 
• Free onsite parking

This is a hands-on, standalone finance position suited to a self-sufficient finance professional who is confident working independently and managing the full range of day-to-day finance responsibilities within an SME environment. If you have the above experience email an up to date CV to Sian at Gainham Recruitment