Financial Controller

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Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: BoltonType: PermanentSalary: £60,000 to £70,000 (DOE)Benefits include: Private medical, pension

Overview

Reed is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well-established and marketing leading SME seeking an ambitious and experienced finance professional to take ownership of the finance function. Working closely with the Managing Director and Operations Director, this is a hands‑on role in a growing business, suitable for a commercially minded Financial Controller comfortable operating at both strategic and transactional level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full ownership of day-to-day finance operations
  • Monthly Management Accounts (P&L, EBITDA, cash flow)
  • Cash flow forecasting and banking reconciliation
  • Year-end audit liaison and statutory account preparation
  • Sage 50 Cloud maintenance (journals, VAT, reconciliations)
  • Commercial support: tender pricing, costing and contract renewals
  • HMRC liaison: VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE
  • Directors' dividends, pensions, loans and EMI scheme oversight
  • Insurance renewals, Companies House filings and compliance
  • HR oversight (working in tandem with the external HR consultancy
  • Line management of finance team

Skills & Experience

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  • Proven Financial Controller or Finance Manager looking to make their next step
  • Strong UK accounting and double-entry knowledge
  • SME / owner-managed business background preferredSage 50 exposure desirable
  • Commercial, hands‑on and detail-driven

This role offers long‑term career development and a genuine opportunity to play a key part in the future growth of the business. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for a confidential discussion to find out more.

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Job Description:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: BoltonType: PermanentSalary: £60,000 to £70,000 (DOE)Benefits include: Private medical, pension

Overview

Reed is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well-established and marketing leading SME seeking an ambitious and experienced finance professional to take ownership of the finance function. Working closely with the Managing Director and Operations Director, this is a hands‑on role in a growing business, suitable for a commercially minded Financial Controller comfortable operating at both strategic and transactional level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full ownership of day-to-day finance operations
  • Monthly Management Accounts (P&L, EBITDA, cash flow)
  • Cash flow forecasting and banking reconciliation
  • Year-end audit liaison and statutory account preparation
  • Sage 50 Cloud maintenance (journals, VAT, reconciliations)
  • Commercial support: tender pricing, costing and contract renewals
  • HMRC liaison: VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE
  • Directors’ dividends, pensions, loans and EMI scheme oversight
  • Insurance renewals, Companies House filings and compliance
  • HR oversight (working in tandem with the external HR consultancy
  • Line management of finance team

Skills & Experience

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  • Proven Financial Controller or Finance Manager looking to make their next step
  • Strong UK accounting and double-entry knowledge
  • SME / owner-managed business background preferredSage 50 exposure desirable
  • Commercial, hands‑on and detail-driven

This role offers long‑term career development and a genuine opportunity to play a key part in the future growth of the business. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for a confidential discussion to find out more.

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Posted: April 23rd, 2026