Alexander Daniels

A multinational professional services organization in Birmingham seeks a senior Group Financial Controller to oversee group reporting, tax, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified with over 5 years of experience, coming from a Top 20 accountancy firm. Responsibilities include producing statutory accounts, managing financial controls, and advising on new accounting standards. A hybrid working model and generous benefits including private healthcare and flexible working are offered.

Role: Group Financial Controller Location: Birmingham city centre (3 days/week on site) Salary: £85,000 to £100,000 plus excellent benefits Group Financial Controller required for a superb multinational professional services organisation based in central Birmingham. This senior position will report into a fantastic Group CFO, and have full control of group reporting, FP&A, tax and regulatory compliance. As Group Financial Controller, your responsibilities will primarily include: Production of statutory accounts through strong accounting controls Management of the group consolidation system Management of key balance sheet control accounts Providing technical expertise on all financial accounting matters, providing updates to the CFO Ensuring best practice for technical reporting across the finance function Maintenance of the fixed asset register Management of capital expenditure forecasting, and cash flow analysis (reforecasting as required), highlighting liquidity risks to senior management Production of complex cash flow forecasting tools, remodelling as required as the business' needs continue to grow and change Leading on corporate tax and transfer pricing matters, subject to local regulations Management of all regulatory reporting and ensuring governance/compliance requirements are met Conversion of foreign statutory accounts from local to UK GAAP Advising on and implementing new accounting standards under FRS102 Supporting the CFO on management investment plans Supporting the Finance Manager with leading the finance function and ensuring best practice across the team The ideal candidate will: Be fully qualified (ICAEW, ICAS or ACCA), with 5+ years' post-qualification experience Ideally have come from a Top 20 accountancy firm Be highly proficient in financial reporting and knowledgeable on updated accounting standards Have experience handling complex consolidations Be a capable business partner, able to challenge and influence at very senior levels Have experience building complex financial models, and working to continuously improve them Package on offer This is a really exciting time to be joining the business, as they continue to develop in their market. You'll be coming into amazing Birmingham-based offices working with an already world-class finance team; but also on offer is: Flexible working opportunities, including a hybrid working model (3 days/week in the office) Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days, increasing 1 per year of service to 30 days Enrolment into group private pension contributions of minimum 5% Enrolment into bonus scheme Private healthcare for you, your partner and family

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced payroll professional to lead a high-performing payroll function. The role involves overseeing the full payroll cycle, managing a team, and collaborating with multiple departments. Candidates should have strong end-to-end payroll experience, knowledge of HMRC and employment law, and proficiency in payroll systems like SAGE. This position offers ownership and the opportunity to make a significant impact on payroll operations.

Alexander Daniels are currently recruiting for an established business for an experienced payroll professional to lead a busy, high performing payroll function. This role oversees the full end to end payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent service across the organisation. You'll manage and develop the payroll team, work closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and external partners, and act as the go to expert for complex payroll matters. The role also drives process improvement, system optimisation, and high standards across all payroll activity. What you'll do Lead and support the payroll team Manage monthly payroll, HMRC submissions, pensions, and reconciliations Maintain accurate records and resolve payroll queries Improve processes and introduce best practice Support TUPE, redundancy calculations, and statutory reporting What you'll bring Strong end to end payroll experience Knowledge of HMRC, pensions, and employment law Confidence with payroll systems (SAGE) and Excel High accuracy and strong organisational skills Experience leading or mentoring a team A great role for someone who enjoys ownership, team leadership, and making a real impact on payroll operations.