Financial Controller

Financial Controller, Guildford, £60-70k package

Are you a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to finance? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented
Financial Controller
to lead a finance function and drive operational excellence. This is a key role supporting the Managing Director and wider SLT with accurate financial insights, robust controls, and efficient processes. This is a full time, permanent, office-based role.

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
• Ensure full compliance with VAT, corporation tax, audit requirements, and financial reporting standards.
• Maintain and enhance financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage relationships with external advisors including auditors, accountants, and banking partners.
• Oversee core finance operations: purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, and general ledger.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments and reconciliations.
• Administer payroll and ensure compliance with HMRC and pension regulations.
• Monitor daily cash flow and working capital to support business needs.
• Play a hands-on role within a small, collaborative finance team.
• Support the rollout of a new finance system to improve reporting and efficiency.
• Review and streamline financial processes to reduce errors and improve turnaround.
• Use data-driven insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Manage company-wide insurance policies (vehicles, property, business).
• Identify and mitigate financial risks across the business.
• Manage the transactional accounts staff.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role.
• Strong grasp of financial reporting, accounting principles, and compliance.
• Proficiency in finance software and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Ability to lead and develop finance team members.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• A dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking work environment.

If you are a qualified accountant with strong Financial Controller level experience and would to be considered for this great job opportunity then applications are being considered immediately. This is a full time, permanent, office based role.