Job Opportunity: Financial Controller
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Controller to support our growing team. Based in the office, this position involves close collaboration with the Finance Director and senior stakeholders. Your role will encompass financial management, reporting, compliance, and team development, as well as support for acquisitions and investments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes and prepare management reports
- Oversee audit processes, group IFRS accounting policies, and compliance standards
- Produce quarterly, half-year, and annual reports and communicate insights to stakeholders
- Lead internal controls and streamline accounting processes
- Process and manage payroll, VAT returns, and coordinate with advisors for compliance
- Develop departmental budgets and provide support for forecasting
- Contribute to business plans and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration
- Oversee treasury processes, FX risk, tax position, and CRM accuracy
- Line-manage the Accounts Assistant and support recruitment for the finance team
About You
- Full qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
- Significant post-qualification experience in a similar Financial Controller role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Background in audit or internal finance within a fast-growing SME
- Proven team leadership and development skills
- Knowledge of financial modeling
- Experience with technology sector
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave + your birthday off
- Life insurance (6x salary)
- Share options and a pension plan
- Subsidised gym membership
- Holiday buy scheme and training opportunities
- Opportunity for security clearance
Sound interesting?
Apply today to find out more!
