Financial Controller

Financial Controller / Assistant Financial Controller An excellent opportunity to join a well-established, ambitious and growing professional services business in Canterbury. Fresh People are recruiting for a Financial Controller / Assistant Financial Controller to join the internal finance team of a highly regarded accountancy and advisory firm.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a broad, hands-on role within a business undergoing significant growth and development. Working closely with senior management, you will play an important part in delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening financial controls, supporting commercial decision-making and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

The position would suit an experienced Assistant Financial Controller ready to take the next step, or an established Financial Controller who enjoys a varied role combining operational finance, reporting and business partnering.

Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and supporting commentary for senior management. Support the preparation of Board reporting packs, management information and financial analysis.

Manage cashflow forecasting, banking activities and treasury requirements. Assist with annual budgeting, financial forecasts and variance analysis. Oversee purchase and sales ledger activities, payment runs, reconciliations and financial controls.

Support year-end accounting processes, statutory reporting and external audits. Monitor financial performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Work closely with senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial information and support business decisions.

Support and guide colleagues within the finance function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and adherence to deadlines. Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting processes and internal controls. Contribute to wider finance projects and business improvement initiatives as the organisation continues to grow.

About You We are looking for a commercially aware, organised and proactive finance professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with the ability to build effective relationships across a business. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification, or be suitably qualified by experience.

Previous experience in an Assistant Financial Controller, Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance position. Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience. Experience prepar...

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