Group Financial Controller

We are working with an established property maintenance and construction contractor looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function across the group. This is a key appointment within the business, working closely with the Directors and wider operational team to provide accurate financial reporting, commercial insight and greater visibility across the group's performance. The position would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on role within an SME environment and wants the autonomy to take real ownership of finance, while still having direct access to and involvement with the Board.

Financial Controller – About the Company We are working with an established, privately owned multi-trade property maintenance and construction contractor with a turnover approaching £10m and a team of approximately 80 people. The business provides a broad range of property maintenance, refurbishment and construction services, working predominantly through long-term relationships and frameworks with local authorities, housing associations and national institutional clients.

With an established client base, strong forward order book and a reputation built through long-term contract delivery, the company is looking to strengthen its senior finance function with the appointment of an experienced Financial Controller. The business has also invested in modernising its finance processes. Purchase invoice capture and bank reconciliation operate through AI-driven systems integrated with Xero, meaning this position is focused far more on financial control, oversight, reporting and analysis than traditional data entry.

Financial Controller

– The Role You will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across the group, producing management and statutory reporting and acting as the key financial contact for the Board. Working alongside an Accounts Assistant, you will have responsibility for everything from management accounts, payroll and cash flow through to CIS, VAT, contract reporting, credit control and year-end preparation. You will also work closely with operational teams, Contract Managers and Surveyors, providing meaningful financial information to support commercial and operational decision-making.

An external accountancy practice is retained for year-end review and tax sign-off, with the remaining finance function managed internally. Financial Controller

– Key Responsibilities Own Xero across all group companies and produce monthly management accounts and a consolidated group pack within 10 working days of month end Oversee AI-driven invoice capture and reconciliation, resolving exceptions and refining coding rules Manage intercompany balances, recharges and licensing arrangements between group entities Oversee credit control alongside the Accounts Assistant, personally managing escalated accounts and aged debt reporting Reconcile applications for payment, certified values and retentions Run monthly payroll for approximately 80 employees, including pensions, auto-enrolment and P11

Ds Produce contract and department-level margin reporting alongside Contract Managers and Surveyors Manage WIP, accruals, retentions and revenue recognition across long-term contracts Maintain a rolling 13-week cash-flow forecast and annual budget Manage CIS from end to end Prepare VAT returns, including Domestic Reverse Charge requirements Prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax computations for external review Provide accurate and timely financial information to the Board Act as a key contact for external accountants, lenders and other financial stakeholders Continually review and improve financial controls, processes and reporting across the group Financial Controller…