Financial Controller (SME Finance Role)

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Financial Controller (SME Finance Role)

A well-established supplier of industrial storage and warehouse solutions based near Solihull is seeking a hands‑on finance professional to manage the day‑to‑day finance function within a small SME environment. This is a full‑time, permanent position working 5 days from the office. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000

Financial Controller 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 cash‑flow 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 including P'L, cash‑flow updates, debtor ageing, and KPI tracking
  • Manage online business banking including payment scheduling and approval processes

Financial Controller Requirements

  • Strong experience using Xero or QuickBooks in an SME environment
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a hands‑on finance role
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
  • Experience with CIS & VAT returns and online banking processes
  • AAT Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

  • Opportunity to take ownership of finance processes within a growing SME
  • Direct exposure to directors and involvement in decision‑making
  • Opportunity to improve and shape financial processes
  • Free onsite parking

This is a standalone finance role suited to a self‑sufficient professional comfortable managing the full breadth of SME finance operations.

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Financial Controller (SME Finance Role)

A well-established supplier of industrial storage and warehouse solutions based near Solihull is seeking a hands‑on finance professional to manage the day‑to‑day finance function within a small SME environment. This is a full‑time, permanent position working 5 days from the office. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000

Financial Controller 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 cash‑flow 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 including P’L, cash‑flow updates, debtor ageing, and KPI tracking
  • Manage online business banking including payment scheduling and approval processes

Financial Controller Requirements

  • Strong experience using Xero or QuickBooks in an SME environment
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a hands‑on finance role
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
  • Experience with CIS & VAT returns and online banking processes
  • AAT Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

  • Opportunity to take ownership of finance processes within a growing SME
  • Direct exposure to directors and involvement in decision‑making
  • Opportunity to improve and shape financial processes
  • Free onsite parking

This is a standalone finance role suited to a self‑sufficient professional comfortable managing the full breadth of SME finance operations.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026