Average Finance Controller salary in Woking

Your new companyWoking Borough Council is a forward-thinking and inclusive local authority, committed to delivering efficient and effective public services. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, we are dedicated to ensuring robust financial management and system integrity across the organisation. We are now seeking a Finance Systems and Control Accountant to play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing our Financial Management System, paying £46,570 - £54,396 pa.Your new roleAs the Finance Systems and Control Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the Council's Financial Management System is fit for purpose, resilient, and aligned with operational and legislative requirements. You will lead on system maintenance, upgrades, and user support, while also managing control account reconciliations and supporting the systems aspects of the corporate closure of accounts. This role is key to ensuring the integrity, security, and effectiveness of financial systems and controls across the Council. What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will need: Strong experience in financial systems administration and control account management.A solid understanding of financial processes, statutory reporting, and year-end procedures.Technical proficiency in financial software systems and the ability to liaise with IT and software providers.Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Strong communication and training skills to support system users across the organisation.Experience in local government finance or a similar public sector environment is desirable. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a supportive and collaborative finance team within a council that values innovation, inclusion, and professional development. Woking Borough Council also offers: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.Opportunities for training and career progression.A welcoming and inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports equal opportunities.A competitive salary and benefits package.23 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 28 after 5 yearsGenerous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidaysFlexi-time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a monthTwo volunteering days per year in WokingFlexible and agile working arrangementsComprehensive learning and development programmeDiscounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centresInterest-free season ticket loansLocal Government Pension SchemeCycle to work schemeFree eye tests and contribution towards glassesConfidential wellbeing and counselling supportSubsidised gym membership What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

My client is committed to financial excellence and building strong client relationships. They are currently seeking a diligent and motivated Credit Controller to join their finance team and help manage our credit control processes, ensuring timely payments and maintaining cash flow. Client Details The Credit Controller will be responsible for managing and chasing outstanding debts, resolving payment issues, and maintaining positive relationships with customers. You'll play a crucial role in safeguarding the company's financial health by minimising bad debt. Description Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely paymentsChase overdue invoices through calls, emails, and lettersReconcile accounts and resolve payment disputes promptlyWork closely with sales and customer service teams to resolve issuesPrepare reports on debtor status and payment trends for managementPerform credit checks and assist with setting credit limits Profile A successful Credit Controller should have: Previous experience as a Credit Controller or in a similar finance roleStrong communication and negotiation skillsExcellent organisational skills with attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero)Ability to work independently and meet deadlinesPositive, proactive attitude and a team player Job Offer Competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunities for professional developmentSupportive and collaborative working environment

Control EngineerLocation: Remote initially then moving to hybrid with a couple of days a week in the office which will be Hampshire based monthly meet-ups & global travel for trialsReporting To: Head of EngineeringSalary: £55-75K plus excellent benefits packageOur client is a rapidly-growing maritime technology company pioneering innovative wind-assisted propulsion systems to reduce fuel consumption and emissions across global shipping.This is a blank-page opportunity for an ambitious Controls Engineer who wants to shape how we build, validate and scale control systems. You will likely have 3 or 4 years of hands-on experience, but your attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn matter more than this. You will own the full controls lifecycle – from architecture and algorithm design through on-board commissioning – and help establish a world-class capability as the company grows.Key RequirementsControl-system architecture expertise covering sensor/effector integration and scalable designs.Experience of the full controls lifecycle – building from scratch, new product life cycle, defining requirements, architecture, algorithm design, testing and commissioningHands-on networking proficiency with at least two of IP, CAN bus, Modbus, NMEA or Serial interfaces.Field experience diagnosing and rectifying issues in deployed systems.Automation experience within marine, industrial or autonomous systems.Growth mindset & self-direction – able to tackle unfamiliar problems, learn rapidly and make progress with minimal guidance.Willingness to travel globally for sea trials, factory testing and monthly company meet-ups (all expenses paid).Desirable Skills & ExperienceDeploying advanced control algorithms & AI development (e.g. Matlab/Simulink, model-based design) to embedded hardware, PLCs, ECUs or CPUs.Exposure to AI/ML techniques applied to control systems.Knowledge of marine regulations and standards.Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design for intuitive operation in demanding environments.QualificationsDegree-qualified in Control Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.Role & ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems to regulate and optimize the performance of compact wind propulsion system. Define and maintain the system architecture linking sensors, effectors and core processors for innovative products.Own and evolve the control algorithms, ensuring reliability, performance and ease of use, enhance efficiency, safety, and precision.Develop and maintain the HMI, delivering a user-friendly interface for operators.Undertake system commissioning on board vessels, troubleshooting hardware and software end-to-end.Capture and manage system requirements, securing stakeholder buy-in and traceability from design through to in-service support.Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical, electrical and software components.Build and lead a controls engineering team as the product portfolio and order book expand.Salary & Benefits£55,000 – £75,000 per annum (possibly more with exceptional experience).Fully remote working within UK with: • Company-wide meet-up in London/UK once per month (2-3 days). • Engineering team workshop once per month. • Regular factory or on-ship visits for testing and trials. • All travel & accommodation expenses paid.Opportunity to build a capability and progress rapidly as the company scales.Standard pension, private health care plus 25 days holiday bank holidays.Health InsuranceOur client offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the decarbonisation of global shipping while growing with a supportive, forward-thinking team. If you thrive on ownership, enjoy solving real-world problems and want to help write the playbook for our controls engineering function, we would love to hear from you.