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Financial Contoller

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 2PL

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A high-growth SME business is seeking a fully qualified ACA accountant with sufficient experience in a financial control role, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
  • The role involves leading statutory reporting, tax returns, and compliance, while managing a finance team and optimizing financial systems.
  • Candidates should possess leadership experience and the ability to drive change across the finance landscape.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £90,000 to £105,000, plus a bonus and a competitive benefits package.
  • The company offers a modern office in Exeter and a long-term commitment to hybrid working, allowing up to 75% remote work.

Your new companyUnique opportunity for a high-growth SME business that has a significant market share in their sector. Modern and forward-thinking culture. Focused, commercial and driven leadership team.Your new role

  • Lead statutory reporting, tax returns, annual audits, and compliance with regulations.
  • Implement and maintain consistent accounting policies and robust financial controls.
  • Manage corporate reporting, month-end close, and highlight key risks and opportunities.
  • Develop and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering growth and development.
  • Optimise financial systems for efficiency, accuracy, and enhanced reporting quality.
  • Support annual budgeting and forecasting, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Improve project, capital expenditure, and inventory accounting processes.
  • Lead cash flow monitoring, working capital reporting, and financing initiatives.
  • Act as deputy to the Finance Director, as required.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Fully qualified ACA, practice-trained accountant
  • Sufficient years of experience in a financial control role, preferably within a high-growth, fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Have leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a finance team.
  • Great relationship builder and can develop relationships both internally and externally
  • Appetite to drive change across all aspects of the finance landscape, from both a team and system/process perspective.

What you'll get in return

  • Salary £90-105k + bonus
  • Long-term commitment to Hybrid working (up to 75% wfh)
  • Competitive benefits package, to include generous holiday allowance
  • Modern office in Exeter

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.