Accountable Recruitment
Financial Controller
Financial Controller at Accountable Recruitment, based in Wirral, North West England, paying £55,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Wirral, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Credit Control
About 65% above the going rate for credit control
Reference 57454230
About the role
Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing manufacturing company based on the Wirral to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. Reporting to the MD, this is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional who can take ownership of the finance function, support operational decision-making, and help drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full responsibility for monthly management accounts
- Preparation of budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
- Produce meaningful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
- Job costing / project costing / product costing
- Margin analysis and cost control across projects or production lines
- Work closely with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability
- Monitor WIP, stock valuation, accruals and provisions
- Maintain robust financial controls and processes
- Oversee VAT returns, CIS, and statutory compliance
- Liaise with external accountants, auditors and advisors
- Cash flow forecasting and management
- Oversight of credit control and supplier payments
- Support working capital optimisation
- Ownership of finance systems and reporting tools
- Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
- Support system upgrades or ERP improvements where required
- Act as a key finance business partner to senior management
- Provide clear, concise financial insight to non-finance stakeholders
Skills & Experience
- CIMA or ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role
- Experience within building construction or manufacturing
- Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
- Commercially focused with a practical, hands-on approach
- Experience with job costing, WIP, or manufacturing costings
- ERP or finance system implementation experience
- Previous experience in an SME or owner-managed environment
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Career development opportunities within a growing business
Reference: 57454230 · Posted 49 minutes ago · Closes 24 Nov 2026 · Listed via Accountable Recruitment
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