Jobs, fresher vacancy - Financial Controller • Surrey

Company: Hays

Surrey

SME Financial Controller, hybrid role Your new company Our fast-growing business services client is looking for a Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function and play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Leadership Team with accurate, timely, and commercially focused financial insight. Your new role You will maintain accounting records to audit standards, including bookkeeping, general ledger management, accounts payable, fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliations, and quarterly VAT returns. You will also prepare comprehensive monthly management accounts, forecasts, and KPI reporting across the P&L and balance sheet. You will calculate and report monthly liabilities to multiple franchise partners and act as a true finance business partner, equipping operational and commercial teams with the data and analysis they need to drive performance. With full responsibility for monthly payroll and HMRC submissions, you will ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS), and all VAT and tax regulations. You will also lead and develop a small accounting team while championing continuous improvement across financial systems, controls, and reporting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment and is eager to contribute to meaningful margin improvement and operational excellence.What you'll need to succeed You will be an ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant, having worked as a SME Financial Controller and, ideally, have ideally trained within an accountancy firm. You will be technically strong, but also be able to business partner with key stakeholders. Strong systems skills, including Excel and Xero, along with excellent communications skills What you'll get in return This is a hybrid role: 3 days in the office, 2 remote, salary £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience.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. # 4769702