FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - HAYDOCK - PERM - PAYING UP TO £65K DOE

Our client, a well-established group operating across multiple entities, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function. This is a senior, hands-on position overseeing financial operations, reporting, compliance and team leadership.

The role offers broad responsibility, significant autonomy and regular involvement in senior decision-making. The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and comfortable managing end-to-end finance processes.

Key Responsibilities of Financial Controller

Financial & Accounting Management

Oversee all finance and accounting operations

Manage and support a team of three:

Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger / Cash & Bank)

Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger / Payroll / HR)

Cleaner

Produce timely monthly and year-end Financial Reports for the Group, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, Consolidated Reporting Pack, Inventory Depreciation Report, Inter-Company Matching Report

Audits, Compliance & Reporting

Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors during interim and year-end audits

Ensure all statutory filings and company returns (including dormant entities) are completed accurately and on time

Oversee HMRC submissions including VAT, PAYE, P11Ds and other relevant returns

Manage Irish Revenue VAT and Relevant Contracts Tax submissions

Financial Planning & Analysis

Support senior leadership with budgeting and forecasting

Prepare cashflow forecasts and manage day-to-day cash

Conduct sales and margin analysis

Maintain Fixed Asset registers, accruals, prepayments and inventory accounting

Treasury, Banking & Currency

Maintain multi-currency bank accounts (GBP, EUR, USD)

Authorise bank payments and support the administration of internal and external loan

Manage foreign currency exposure

HR & Payroll Oversight

Review payroll changes, overtime and payslips before senior approval

Authorise salary payments

Oversee staff absence recording and personnel file maintenance

Liaise with external HR advisors where required

Management Accounting

Produce and review project status reports for long-term contracts

Manage revenue recognition and milestone payment processes

Oversee deferred income, downpayment reconciliation, WIP clearing and inventory review

Credit Control & Supplier Payments

Review aged debtors and support escalations where needed

Oversee weekly creditor payments and manage cash planning for major supplier payments

Review sales handover sheets and advise on credit limits, payment terms, payment history, exchange rates and margin calculations

Secondary Responsibilities

Coordinate vehicle leasing and short-term operating leases with senior approval

Liaise with insurance brokers for annual renewals

Approve higher-value purchase orders and authorise despatches

Attend weekly production meetings

Participate in wider business decision-making processes

Skills & Experience Required

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE with strong experience

Background in both management accounting and financial accounting

Manufacturing experience strongly preferred as well as experience of working on extended projects

Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently

Strong time-management and reporting skills

Proficient in MS Office and SAP ByDesign

Full UK driving licence

Hours of work:

* Monday - Thursday 8.30am-5pm

* Friday (phone number removed)pm

For more information regarding the Financial Controller vacancy, please call Leanne on (phone number removed) or forward your CV for consideration.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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