Financial Controller

Financial Controller

• Location: Maidstone
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum + Generous Bonus

Join our financial services client as a Financial Controller, where you will play a hands-on role across the full finance function. This position combines leadership, technical oversight and delivery, offering a unique opportunity to take ownership of controls, processes, and reporting while supporting and developing the finance team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Review and strengthen financial checks, controls, and procedures.
• Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to the finance team.
• Act as the technical expert within finance, offering oversight and best practice solutions.
• Lead and review financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Work closely with the Finance Director and Finance Manager to support strategic decision-making.
• Remain hands-on with day-to-day finance activity where required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA (qualified or part-qualified) or Qualified by Experience.
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Confident in reviewing controls, improving processes, and embedding best practice.
• Comfortable operating as a bridge between senior leadership and operational finance teams.
• Hands-on, proactive, and collaborative in style.
• Experience with Sage Intacct is highly desirable.
• Experience within financial services is desirable.

Benefits:

• 20 days holiday + bank holidays, rising 1 day per year up to 25 days.
• Pension scheme - 3% employer and 5% employee contributions.
• 2 canteens with free hot drinks/water stations.
• Weekly treats - snacks, protein bars, etc.
• Breakout area with pool table, table tennis table, and dart board.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a central, influential finance role within a well established and evolving financial services business, offering exposure at senior level and the chance to make a real impact

To apply for this Financial Controller position, please submit your CV.