Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a market leading business based in Chester to recruit a high-calibre Financial Controller to join their leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong, fully qualified accountant looking to develop within a dynamic and fast paced business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Own the balance sheet and ensure robust controls are in place across all key accounts
• Work closely with auditors and manage the year-end audit process
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP / IFRS
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital monitoring
• Oversee VAT and other regulatory returns
• Lead and develop a small finance team
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, working closely with FP&A or commercial finance colleagues
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and internal controls
• Act as a key finance contact for senior stakeholders across the business

Key Skills & Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Post-qualified experience in a technical finance role, ideally as a 2nd or 3rd move from practice or industry
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS; experience preparing statutory accounts
• Excellent attention to detail and a hands-on approach to financial control
• Confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally and present to senior leadership
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Proven track record of improving systems, controls, and processes

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary package: £70,000-£80,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing, supportive business
• Close collaboration with a high-quality finance leadership team
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Pension
• Health care plan
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays