Financial Controller

Your new company Hays are working with a growing European business to recruit a Financial Controller at an exciting time for the business. Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to…

Pay rate £60,000 – £65,000/year
Contract type Contract
Posted 27 August 2026

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About this contract

£60,000 - £65,000

Your new company
Hays are working with a growing European business to recruit a Financial Controller at an exciting time for the business.

Your new role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a well-established and growing business during a period of significant financial transformation. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll lead a small team and play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting audit and compliance activities, and assisting with the implementation of a new ERP system.
Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining financial integrity
Supporting internal and external audits
Managing fixed asset accounting
Assisting with tax compliance activities
Supporting ERP implementation and process improvements
Providing financial analysis and reporting to senior stakeholdersWhat you'll need to succeed

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Strong financial controls and technical accounting knowledge
Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and bonus potential
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
Generous pension and life assurance schemes
Employee discounts and benefits platform
Subsidised meals and free on-site parking
Valuable experience supporting a major finance systems transformation within a successful business

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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