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Financial ControllerRobert Half • Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Robert Half • Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Robert Half is working with a well-established organisation based in North Oxford to recruit a Financial Controller on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of a busy, varied finance function within a reputable business, reporting directly into the Head of Finance.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will oversee end-to-end finance operations, manage a small team, and play a key role in driving improvements to financial controls and processes. Core responsibilities include:

  • Ownership of financial accounting and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP & IFRS
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for audit
  • Delivering accurate monthly financial accounts and maintaining robust month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation routines
  • Preparing data for Group reporting to specified deadlines, including an annual deferred tax pack
  • Preparing and finalising statutory accounts, and Corporation tax packs for external tax advisors
  • Ensuring timely delivery of VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements
  • Managing a team of three
  • Overseeing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and payroll reporting
  • Maintaining strong financial controls and compliance standards
  • Improving financial policies, systems, and procedures
  • Liaising with IT on accounting software and systems issues

About You

  • ACA or ACCA qualified
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP
  • Detailed knowledge of FRS102
  • A confident, professional communicator who can engage with a variety of stakeholders
  • A proactive self-starter with strong leadership skills and the ability to define priorities

The Package

This role offers a highly competitive salary, paying above the local market rate, along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Private Medical Insurance (with option to add family members)
  • Company pension contribution of up to 8%
  • Yearly Share Incentive Plan and discretionary bonus
  • Holiday allowance that increases with length of service
  • Cycle to Work scheme (up to £3,000) and car purchase scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme and additional wellbeing support

Due to the confidential nature of this search, further details on the organisation will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Please note: due to the nature of this organisation's work, this role is subject to National Security Vetting. Candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance, which generally requires five years' continuous UK residency, along with a mandatory BPSS check. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

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