Group Financial Controller

Seeking a Group Financial Controller to Drive Financial Success in Southampton

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for accuracy and a strategic mindset? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading high-performing teams?

A national leader in their field with a proven track record of growth, is seeking a talented Group Financial Controller to join the team. In this pivotal role, you will play a key role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the company.

What you'll do:

• Lead the production and reporting of monthly management accounts, ensuring all deadlines are consistently met.
• Prepare statutory reports for the Group, adhering to all accounting standards and delivering them on time.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and liaise with tax advisors.
• Oversee the Accounts, Credit Management, and Payroll teams, providing leadership and empowering them to achieve their goals.
• Implement a robust financial control environment, ensuring accurate reconciliations and best practices.
• Manage year-end payroll processes, IR35, and oversee VAT, PAYE and tax payments.
• Manage the Balance Sheet, including identification and mitigation of key risk areas.
• Champion change projects for the finance function
• Manage accounting for acquisitions and ensuring accurate and compliant tax reporting.

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• A recognized accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA preferred) with several years of post-qualification experience in a controlling / reporting role with a proven track record of success.
• Good experience of Group consolidated reporting and statutory accounts preparation
• Strong leadership and people management skills to include for financial operations teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today!

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