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Financial Controller

City of London Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee and manage all accounting and financial operations within a professional services firm from the Central London Office. This permanent role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to an organisation's financial health and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Opportunity to lead the finance function in a growing business
  • Central London Office with opportunity to work from home once a week

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established professional services firm that continues to experience strong growth. As part of this expansion, they are reviewing their finance function, which has created this new Financial Controller opportunity.

Job Description

  • Create and process sales and purchase invoices, receipts, and bank reconciliations
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, annual accounts, budgets, and ad-hoc reports
  • Manage payroll, including salaries, bonuses, pensions, PAYE, interns, and year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds)
  • Calculate and submit quarterly VAT returns for multiple entities
  • Handle client onboarding, invoicing, PO requests, and debt chasing
  • Complete company secretarial tasks, including confirmation statements and updating company information
  • Liaise with directors on EMI scheme, office management and refurbishments
  • Prepare partnership and other tax returns; liaise with pension trustees
  • Support auditors and maintain compliance with financial and regulatory requirements

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Controller should have:

  • A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or Qualified by Experience.
  • Proven expertise in leading the financial management and reporting within a small business
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
  • Proficiency in financial software (QuickBooks is desirable) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Shows initiative and readiness to assist with ad-hoc projects and evolving priorities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000 GBP.
  • Competitive benefits package including annual bonus
  • Permanent position within a respected organisation based in Central London
  • 5 days working in-office, with opportunity for hybrid working following 6 month probation
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Potential for a meaningful impact within the accounting and finance department.
Contact
Izzy Davies
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6914215
Phone number
+44 207 269 2185

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Izzy Davies
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2185
Job reference
JN-012026-6914215