Average Financial Controller salary in the UK

Description Financial ControllerLocation: Fulbourn, CambridgeType: Full-Time | Competitive Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum Are you a dynamic Financial Controller looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer of luxury, bespoke products to find an experienced and proactive Financial Controller. If you're excited about working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where innovation meets traditional craftsmanship, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Role In this hands-on role, you’ll manage both transactional finance and high-level financial strategy. From overseeing day-to-day financial operations to preparing management accounts and contributing to long-term financial planning, you’ll be at the heart of this company's financial success. A background in manufacturing is a big plus, as the role focuses on cost control, efficiency improvements, and supporting a growing production-based business. Key Responsibilities Daily Finance Operations: Manage accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and other financial processes.Management Accounts: Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts including journal postings, prepayments, accruals, and fixed asset depreciation.Financial Reporting: Generate and analyse cash flow forecasts, budget variances, and P&L reports to guide strategic decisions.Audit & Compliance: Lead year-end audit processes and ensure compliance with statutory regulations.Supplier & Client Relations: Manage supplier payments and resolve issues with sales invoices.Credit Control: Oversee timely collection of payments and manage cash flow efficiently.Taxation: Prepare and submit VAT and PAYE returns.Cost Control: Oversee product costing, inventory management, and process efficiencies.Collaboration: Work with production, sales, and operations teams to provide financial insights for decision-making. Requirements Experience: At least 5 years in a financial role, ideally within a manufacturing or production environment.Skills: Proven expertise in transactional finance, management accounting, cost control, and stock management.Qualifications: CIMA, ACCA, ACA qualified (or part-qualified) or AAT with relevant experience.Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with business management systems.Mindset: A proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and can work both independently and as part of a team. Benefits What’s On Offer Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 (based on experience)Quarterly performance-based bonus schemeHoliday purchase scheme Apply Now! This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, innovative company with a collaborative and hands-on working culture. If you have the right skills and experience, don’t miss out!

Based near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, MRK Associates is exclusively partnering with a prestigious UK-wide employer in their search for a qualified accountant to join them as Financial Controller on a permanent basis. This job would suit a fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant with a strong track record in managing transactions teams whilst ensuring all financial accounting and reporting is produced in a timely and accurate manner. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership for driving change across the Finance team as well as effectively leading the delivery and reporting of core Finance Operation processes. This large business has seen positive growth over the last few years and has achievable plans to grow to turnover by over 30% in the next few years. They are highly regarded within their industry having won many awards and high-profile contracts. The role will have 3 direct reports (all long-term employees) with c.15 overall in the team but will need to be quite hands on with overall financial accounting and controls side of the accounting. The successful individual will be a qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant with strong people management skills and strong technical finance experience ideally in a finance team of c.8 people or more. Previous experience should ensure this individual is comfortable with managing operational transactional processes, including Payroll, PL, Credit Control, Accounts Analysis and Accounts Reconciliations, whilst developing key relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the business. Any knowledge of Syrinx, Select Pay, Netsuite, Access Dimensions and Power BI would be advantageous whilst good working knowledge of Excel is essential. Job responsibilities: Oversee the Financial Analysis, Payroll, Purchase Ledger and Credit Control processes across Finance.Provide ownership and oversight for training requirements across Finance.Assume responsibility for the following operational, transactional processes: Payroll, which includes timesheet input, starters, leavers, and payroll checks;Credit control, which includes drafting credit control policies, credit insurance, performing customer checks, managing receivables, including assisting with any litigation; and invoice financePL processes, which include PO, GRN, invoice processes, payments monitoring and payments practices monitoring. Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of statutory accounts, in accordance with any accounting, legal and regulatory requirements.Ensure that monthly VAT returns are prepared correctly and submitted on time.Ensure that all year end accounts are completed on time.Lead, monitor and provide oversight for the monthly preparation of balance sheet and bank reconciliations.Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory authorities e.g. CIS, HMRC, Companies House etc.Communicate with auditors to ensure they have all the necessary information.Oversee and monitor the preparation of audit schedules and accounts for financial control.Company cashflow planning with the FD, by providing the operational company monthly cash flow forecast. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Financial Accounting Manager looking to take ownership of a large team and function within an exciting, growing business. For more information about this role or any other Financial Controller jobs near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire please don't hesitate to contact us in confidence or visit our website. Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates. MRK Associates - AGY. Helping you build the career you deserve

Robert Half are working with a global property business who are looking to recruit for an Interim Financial Controller. This role is based on site in Central Birmingham. The role: Working with clients to produce reportingDealing with accruals and prepaymentsBalance sheet ReconciliationsDealing with incoming client queriesBusiness partnering with non-financial stakeholdersManaging a team of 4 The person: Strong background in FinanceStrong communicator and able to work with end clientsMust be willing to work in Central Birmingham. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself