Company: TRACE - EXPERT ACCOUNTANCY RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Financial Controller,
Entertainment Provider, Kent (3 Days Per week in the office), £70-£75,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing entertainment company specialising in iGaming. This is a unique chance to work directly alongside a supportive and experienced CFO who will act as both a mentor and a strategic guide. You'll not only contribute to the company's financial health but also gain hands-on experience in scaling a dynamic, entrepreneurial business.
About the Role As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the CFO with financial reporting, compliance, and commercial finance. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys being deeply involved in the day-to-day finance operations and is comfortable working cross-functionally across all areas of the business. The primary goal is to elevate the quality of financial reporting, control, and compliance as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities - Oversee company bookkeeping and manage daily cash reconciliations
- Process weekly payments to suppliers and prize winners
- Maintain a rolling 12-week cash flow forecast
- Ensure strong financial controls are in place and regularly reviewed
- Prepare and process monthly payroll
- Deliver accurate month-end reports, including variance analysis against budget
- Collaborate with department heads to track and forecast budgets (marketing, product, technology, overheads)
- Support quarterly bank reporting and ensure covenant compliance
- Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with UK-adopted IFRS (simple group consolidation)
- Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process
- Oversee VAT and sales tax submissions
- Manage all HMRC and Companies House filings
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts
- Help manage the company's financial and operational data repository
Candidate Profile - Qualified Accountant
- Proven experience using cloud-based accounting systems, ideally Xero
- Strong emotional intelligence; able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and suppliers from diverse backgrounds
- Audit background or experience managing audit processes internally
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, agile environment with the ability to adapt quickly and execute efficiently
- A proactive problem-solver who is passionate about sharing financial insights and educating others
- High level of integrity and discretion, particularly when handling sensitive data such as payroll