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Financial Controller

Bath
£60k – £65k/yr
Posted about 20 hours ago
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Hays are working with a growing European business to recruit a Financial Controller at an exciting time for the business.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a well-established and growing business during a period of significant financial transformation. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll lead a small team and play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting audit and compliance activities, and assisting with the implementation of a new ERP system.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining financial integrity
  • Supporting internal and external audits
  • Managing fixed asset accounting
  • Assisting with tax compliance activities
  • Supporting ERP implementation and process improvements
  • Providing financial analysis and reporting to senior stakeholders

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What you'll need to succeed

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
  • Strong financial controls and technical accounting knowledge
  • Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
  • Effective stakeholder management and communication skills

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary and bonus potential
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
  • Generous pension and life assurance schemes
  • Employee discounts and benefits platform
  • Subsidised meals and free on-site parking
  • Valuable experience supporting a major finance systems transformation within a successful business

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Skills

Financial Control
Technical Accounting
Excel
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Management
ERP Implementation
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Audit Support
Tax Compliance
Fixed Asset Accounting
Financial Reporting

Location

Bath, England, United Kingdom

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