Financial Controller

Tonbridge Permanent £60,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
The Financial Controller will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency within the accounting and finance function. This key role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong technical expertise.
  • A fantastic business to work for in the heart of Tonbridge
  • 4 day working week - office based

About Our Client

This is a permanent opportunity within a small-sized organisation. The company is known for its focus on delivering quality services and maintaining robust financial operations.

Job Description

Financial Operations

  • Manage daily cash flow, including bank monitoring, payments, and cashbook updates.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all systems are up to date.



Reporting & Accounts

  • Prepare monthly payroll, journals, and reconciliations (including pensions and petty cash).
  • Produce quarterly management accounts, VAT returns, and cashflow reports.
  • Prepare draft annual accounts and liaise with external accountants to finalise.



Compliance & Filings

  • Ensure timely filing of tax returns, confirmation statements, and statutory reports.
  • Manage VAT, corporation tax, and regulatory submissions (e.g., ONS, charity accounts



Business Partnering

  • Work closely with the Managing Director and Board on financial matters and risk analysis
  • Attend board meetings and provide insight on cashflow, investments, and project risk.



Property & Investment Oversight

  • Reconcile rental income and maintain property-related financial schedules.
  • Review financial standing of prospective tenants and report findings



Operational & Administrative Support

  • Oversee company administration, including Companies House updates and new entity setup.
  • Liaise with external partners, bookkeeper, and investment managers.
  • Support personal tax and financial matters for directors/shareholders when required.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Controller should have:

  • Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role
  • Strong knowledge of accounting systems (e.g., Sage) and financial reporting
  • Experience with VAT, payroll, statutory accounts, and compliance requirements
  • Ability to manage multiple entities and complex financial structures
  • Strong analytical skills, particularly cashflow forecasting and risk assessment
  • Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail
  • Confident communicator, able to liaise with directors and external stakeholders
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with ability to work independently
  • Experience in property and/or investment environments desirable
  • Willingness to support wider administrative and ad hoc financial tasks
  • Cultural fit: dog lover essential

What's on Offer

  • 25 days of annual leave to maintain work-life balance.
  • Auto pension enrolment for secure financial planning.
  • Access to a pool car for business-related travel.
  • On-site parking for convenience.
  • Standard working hours from 8:30am to 5:30pm.



If you are ready to take the next step as a Financial Controller, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Nicole Hill
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7016069
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Property
Location
Tonbridge
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicole Hill
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-052026-7016069