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Financial Controller

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Job Function:

    Finance

  • Sector:

    Other

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Raj Baden

  • Contact email:

    raj.baden@ea-first.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH2942_1770719300

  • Published:

    about 12 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    11 May 2026

  • Consultant:

    Raj Baden

Our client is a multi-site services business on a buy and build journey. They are now seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their team on a predominantly remote basis.

Operating nationwide my Private Equity backed client has a large number of sites in the Midlands who are on a growth trajectory.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial information to support both the central leadership team and on-site management.

This is a hands-on role with responsibility for statutory reporting, group accounting, and the continuous improvement of financial processes across the group.

Key duties include:

  • Lead the preparation of statutory accounts across all group entities, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP

  • Manage the external audit process end-to-end and act as the primary point of contact for auditors

  • Ensure all statutory filings and deadlines are met

  • Oversee preparation and submission of CT600 and VAT returns

  • Manage VAT reconciliations and liaise with external advisors

  • Take a hands-on role in the month-end close process

  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and key journals

The most desirable Financial Controller applicant will be:

  • ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

  • Trained in statutory accounts and audit experience

  • Proven in group consolidation and audit management

  • Strong in the principles of UK GAAP

  • Experience with Xero preferred; exposure to systems such as Datarails advantageous

Attractive Salary + Transaction Bonus

This is a remote-first role, offering flexibility and autonomy. Occasional /ad-hoc travel to sites across the Midlands will be required, therefore applicants will ideally be Midlands based and willing to travel when needed.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.