Financial Controller

DAC-235852

Financial Controller

East Kilbride

C. £55K-£60K + Pension + Lifestyle Benefits + Wellbeing Benefits

We are currently partnering with a fast-growing and ambitious business to appoint a Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations within a growing organisation undergoing significant expansion.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, delivering accurate financial information, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting business decision-making. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will help drive efficiency, improve processes and provide valuable financial insight across the organisation.

Our client is a highly successful SME operating within a project-led environment. Having achieved strong growth in recent years, the business is continuing to scale through organic expansion. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative and fast-paced culture, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact while growing alongside the business.

Your role will include:

• Managing purchase and sales ledger activities, ensuring invoices, payments and customer billings are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Overseeing month-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Completing bank, supplier and credit card reconciliations while maintaining strong financial controls.
• Supporting payroll administration, tax compliance activities and statutory submissions.
• Driving continuous improvement of finance processes, reporting capabilities and operational efficiencies as the business grows.

This is a small sample of the main duties, please get in touch to find out more.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience within a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior finance position with responsibility for day-to-day finance operations and accounting.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end processes and accounting controls.
• Experience using accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in a busy small to medium scale enterprise is essential. You will be the sort of person who thrives in taking ownership.

This is an ideal role for people with experience in busy and hands-on environments and who likes to be at the forefront of managing financial health. 

To find out more, please apply with your CV and contact details, and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch for a confidential discussion