Financial Controller

Company: Gainham Recruitment
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Location: Solihull
Job Description:

Financial Controller

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

A well-established firm in the industrial storage and warehouse industry based near Solihull is seeking a hands‑on Financial Controller to oversee daily financial operations and join their expanding team. This is a full‑time, permanent position working 5 days from the office. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Hours: Monday – Friday 9am –5pm

Salary Range: £30,000 – £32,000

Responsibilities

  • Manage all banking payments and receipts on behalf of the company
  • Complete bookkeeping duties on QuickBooks, including posting, reconciliation, and month‑end routines
  • Submit monthly CIS returns and quarterly VAT returns
  • Prepare internal cashflow projections for the month ahead and provide updates to directors
  • Act as credit controller, including chasing outstanding debts and maintaining debtor ledgers.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
  • Support directors with financial reporting such as P&L, cashflow updates, debtor ageing, and KPI tracking.
  • Manage online business banking including payment scheduling and approval processes.

Requirements

  • High level experience with Xero/QuickBooks.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working in an industry finance department.
  • Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
  • Experience submitting CIS & VAT returns and using online business banking.
  • AAT qualification (Level 3 or 4).

Benefits

  • Opportunities to make process improvements and contribute to business growth
  • Direct involvement with directors and key decision‑making
  • Free onsite parking

This is an ideal role for a self‑sufficient finance professional comfortable working independently within an SME environment. xwzovoh If you have the above skills email an up to date CV to Sian at Gainham Recruitment.

Posted: April 8th, 2026