As Financial Controller, you’ll be responsible for giving the business a clear, accurate view of our financial performance and efficacy, underpinned by strong financial control and compliance. You’ll own financial reporting, statutory accounts, audits and tax obligations, ensuring we can make decisions with confidence.
This role plays a pivotal part in supporting commercial decision‑making and long‑term planning. You’ll be a driving force and leader for the finance team, setting direction, developing capability, and improving the finance function at Altnets.
What You’ll Do
- Own and lead the finance function end to end, covering financial and management reporting, compliance, planning and day‑to‑day operations
- Ensure strong financial control and compliance across tax, payroll and regulatory requirements
- Lead the external audit process and manage relationships with external advisors and service providers
- Maintain high standards of technical accounting, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS where required
- Oversee balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, fixed assets and investment activity
- Strengthen finance systems, processes and controls to support scale, efficiency and good decision‑making
- Provide financial insight and guidance to senior stakeholders to support planning, performance and growth
- Help shape the future structure and capability of the finance function
- Lead a small team, providing guidance, supporting development, and inspiring excellence
Who You Are
- You’re a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), with solid proven post‑qualification experience in a similar role
- You have an excellent knowledge and understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and how to apply it
- You’re experienced and highly effective with core accounting practices such as auditing, preparing accounts, and ensuring financial efficacy and compliance
- You search for context and meaning behind the numbers, analysing and interpreting financial data into actionable insights
- You’re a great communicator, particularly when it comes to translating complex financial information or legislation to non‑finance stakeholders
- You’re a trusted and valuable advisor; taking time to understand strategic goals and having the experience to find the best route forward
- You’re a supportive and motivated leader; you lead by example, push your department forward, and inspire others to do their best work
- You want a role where you can see the impact of your efforts, feel supported in your development, play to your strengths and be part of a team with big ambitions
The Package
- £40,000 – £50,000 base salary with an attractive bonus structure. Starting salary will be dependent on your skills and experience.
- Private healthcare via Vitality, covering GP access, mental health support, physiotherapy, and worldwide travel cover.
- Enhanced pension, we increase our employer contributions to 5% once you’ve been with us for 2 years
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential wellness support for you and your family.
- David Lloyd Brighton gym membership, including access to all facilities and personal training sessions.
- Electric vehicle scheme great deals to get yourself an EV through salary sacrifice
- Two paid volunteering days per year to contribute to a cause of your choice.
- Birthday leave – take your birthday off on us!
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas and NY closure
- Life insurance (8x your salary) and income protection.
- Length of service benefits, including additional holiday entitlement after 5, 10, and 15 years.
- Plenty of opportunities to have fun with your teammates, from sky diving to crazy golf, or just a simple lunch out
- A high-performance, high-growth environment with the opportunity to shape our market expansion and future sales strategy
How to apply
If you think you’re the right person for the job, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by emailing us at careers@altnets.co.uk with a copy of your CV and a brief note telling us who you are and what you can bring to our team!
The deadline for submitting your application is 13th February 2026.
We’re an inclusive employer, and recognise the value that diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds can bring to our business. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and especially want to hear from you if you feel underrepresented in our industry.
If you have any questions about the role or our hiring process, or if you’d like to request adjustments or support for your application, please get in touch.
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