Financial Controller

Kenny Recruit are working with a growing, family-owned business within the construction sector, to find a Financial Controller. Operating across London and the surrounding areas, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable products and excellent customer service, and is continuing to expand its operational footprint.

This is an exciting temporary-to-permanent opportunity for a confident, hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function. Based at the company's Wimbledon office, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the department while supporting the wider commercial direction of the business.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior finance position, with a proactive approach, strong organisational skills and the confidence to drive positive change.

• Location: Wimbledon - a short walk from Colliers Wood station, with parking available for those who drive
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm
• Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + benefits
• Contract: Temporary to permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across the business
• Prepare monthly management accounts across four entities
• Manage monthly accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
• Lead cash management processes, including bank reconciliations, petty cash and cash-flow monitoring
• Oversee the purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring accurate and timely processing
• Organise payment schedules and support supplier payment processes
• Support monthly payroll activities and pensions administration
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements
• Support budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning activities
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis for senior stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and efficiencies
• Provide commercial insight and financial support to help drive the continued growth of the business
• Work closely with the wider leadership team on business performance and future plans

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
• Strong experience preparing management accounts and overseeing day-to-day financial operations
• Experience with cash management, ledgers, VAT, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of a finance function
• Highly organised, with strong planning and delivery skills
• Positive, curious and commercially minded approach
• High level of integrity and reliability
• Strong IT skills and confidence using finance systems and Excel
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

Benefits:

• Salary of up to £75,000 per annum
• 23 days' annual leave
• Pension
• Private medical cover
• Company socials
• On-site parking for drivers
• Opportunity to progress within a growing and ambitious business

Next Steps

Shortlisted candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role and if you haven't heard from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We'd love to give feedback to every applicant but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, unfortunately this just isn't possible.

We will keep your CV on file to contact you with regards to future roles and any other advice to help you. Alternatively, feel free to contact us for a chat.