Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller at Liberty

Location: Knowsley
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract: Full-time, 12-15 month FTC role

Are you an experienced finance leader ready to make a significant impact? Liberty Group seek a Group Financial Controller to take charge of our finance, payroll, and processing functions, leading a team of 25 professionals. This is a pivotal role where you ll ensure robust financial governance, accurate reporting and drive strategic improvements across the group

Your Role:

• Lead the group finance, payroll, and processing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and compliance
• Oversee monthly financial close processes, ensuring accurate consolidated balance sheets and management accounts
• Govern balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong valuation processes for all accounts
• Harmonise accounting policies across Liberty Group and align with Wates Property Services
• Manage intercompany consolidation, annual audits, and statutory accounts production
• Ensure compliance with all business taxes (VAT, CIS, IR35, PAYE, etc.) and make key tax-related decisions
• Oversee payroll and processing functions for timely and accurate operations
• Drive key business improvement projects, including system implementations and transitions
• Manage treasury functions and support transactions related projects

What we need from you:

• Qualified ICAEW or ACCA Accountant with at least 8 years post-qualification experience
• Proven track record of leading sizeable finance teams
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, tax compliance, and financial controls
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software
• Exceptional decision making abilities and a proactive approach to problem solving

Why Liberty?
We re a diverse, supportive team with a focus on personal development, wellbeing, and making a real difference in the communities we serve. Liberty offers you a chance to work with the best in the industry and continuously improve your skills while enjoying a rewarding career.

Apply Today!
Click Apply below to join Liberty as a Group Financial Controller. We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing Date: 11th February 2026 (We may close early due to high demand)