Financial Controller

Role Profile

An award-winning, high-growth business based in Blackburn, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their business and be in sole charge of the accounting function of the North West division which covers 6 small sites across Lancashire and North Manchester. The successful candidate will lead the financial controls to support the offsite Managing Director and CEO.

• Competitive salary: circa £55,000 - £65,000+ (negotiable)
• Hours
  :
  Full Time Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours
• Perks
  :
  Free parking, pension, entreprenarial owners.

• Overseeing the cash flow management, monthly management accounts and the financial reporting
• Manage accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, and VAT/Tax compliance
• Monthly reporting and managing financial controls
• Hands-on transactional accounting duties
• Maintaining detailed cashflow report to enable the company to effectively manage its cash balance
• Stakeholder management, liaison with local authorities and non-financial managers across 6 sites
• Support the Managing Director and CEO in strategic growth initiatives
• Oversee the expansion of their property portfolio across various regions
• Assist with preparation of year-end annual accounts
• Corresponding with HMRC

• CIMA / CGMA / ACCA / QBE qualified
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• A roll-your-sleeves-up mentality & great work ethic to make an impact and build a foundation for growth
• Commercial business acumen
• An experienced, driven accountant
• Car owner / Driver
• Travel to the further NW sites occurs approx. twice a month

Office based role

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you’re an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we’d love to hear from you.

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

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