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Financial Controller

Michael Page Finance
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

an attractive salary package ranging between £70,000 and £90,000 depending on experience + benefits & hybrid working (3 days typically in the office per week)

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • A new opportunity exists for a Financial Controller at a rapidly growing real estate SME based in central Leeds.
  • The role involves managing the finance team, overseeing month-end close procedures, and preparing financial statements.
  • Candidates should possess a professional finance qualification and have experience leading teams.
  • Experience in the property and housing sector is desirable but not mandatory, with a strong understanding of accounting processes required.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £70,000 to £90,000, depending on experience, along with benefits and hybrid working options.

A new opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Financial Controller to join a rapid-growth real estate SME and support it's expansion and growth plan.

Client Details

My client is well funded and operates within the real estate/construction space. Based in central Leeds they are now going through an aggressive expansion plan. As a result of this growth, an opportunity for additional resource has arisen.

Description

The Financial Controller will have responsibility for the following:

Overall responsibilities include the day-to-day running of the finance function. Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Managing and overseeing the finance team including recruitment and performance management
  • Manage and support month-end close procedures
  • Timely and accurately prepare and/or review financial statements for assigned group of entities
  • Liaising with others in preparing annual tax returns and VAT returns
  • Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts plus commentary
  • Liaising with external auditors
  • Cashflow management and forecasting
  • Consolidation of reports
  • Other ad-hoc projects and reporting as assigned

Profile

To be considered for this Financial Controller position, you should have the following:

  • Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
  • Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS
  • Must have lead/managed people before
  • Experience within property and housing sector desirable but not essential
  • Strong knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
  • Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
  • Proficiency in MS Office (especially MS Excel) and finance software.

Job Offer

An attractive salary package ranging between £70,000 and £90,000 depending on experience + benefits & hybrid working (3 days typically in the office per week)

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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.