The company has a strong reputation for quality and innovation, coupled with a collaborative and supportive culture. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of financial controls, reporting, and strategy within a growing organisation. In your role as Financial Controller, you will be managing a small team producing month-end results and leading on the yearly audit.What will the Financial Controller role involve? Lead and manage month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.Provide technical accounting support to the finance team, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.Oversee the annual audit, working closely with external auditors.Prepare monthly reports for senior leadership and contribute to group reporting.Monitor cash flow, forecasts, and budgets to inform decision-making.Drive improvements in financial controls, processes, and efficiencies.Manage VAT and corporation tax compliance, liaising with external advisers. Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy: Fully qualified ACA or ACCA, ideally with audit or practice experience.Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience in month-end, reporting, and audits.Confident leader with the ability to mentor and develop a team.Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with finance systems (Sage, Xero, SAP).Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities. Additional benefits and information for the role of ..... full job details .....