Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller

Sector: Healthcare

Salary: 40,000 to 45,000 per annum (Negotiable)

Location: Berkshire / Surrey border (Flexible hybrid working available)

Role Overview

A growing care provider seeks an experienced Financial Controller to manage day to day financial operations and support strategic business growth. The successful candidate will oversee financial controls, compliance, and a small administrative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end to end monthly payroll, pensions, and staff expenses in line with UK employment law.

• Oversee accurate client invoicing, private billing, and supplier payments.

• Maintain robust financial controls, cash flow monitoring, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial reports.

• Ensure full compliance with HMRC, Companies House, and sector regulatory financial standards.

• Lead, motivate, and manage a small team of business administrators.

Requirements

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, ideally within a service provision business.

• Expert proficiency in Xero accounting software.

• Strong understanding of UK payroll, VAT, and financial regulations.

• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Market competitive salary.

• Management health and wellbeing cash plan.

• Defined contribution pension scheme.

• Flexible hybrid working split between home and office.

• 28 days holiday entitlement.

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