Financial Controller

Are you a Financial Controller or Finance Manager with experience of working for a professional services firm? Are you seeking a role where you can have a strong impact on the future of the internal finance function? If so, this role could be perfect for you.

Austin Rose is exclusively supporting a leading city of London based independent professional services firm with c200 staff and a prestigious international client base. The firm has a friendly and supportive team environment with a flexible working environment and great benefits.

Following a period of growth the firm are seeking to recruit a Financial Controller to report to their Finance Director and take responsibility for managing the firm's financial activities, including reporting, budgeting and performance review.

As the successful candidate you will:

• manage a team of three junior finance staff


• be involved with cashflow forecasting annual budgeting and lock-up management


• be responsible for the preparation of management accounts and monthly reconciliations


• have responsibility for the preparation of VAT and other compliance returns, and reviewing payroll


• get involved in ad-hoc projects and systems improvement

Our client is seeking applications from candidates with:

• CIMA / ACCA or ACA qualified with at least three years' post qual experience


• Experience of managing an internal finance department of an Accountancy or Legal firm


• Advanced knowledge of Excel 

In return the firm offer:

• Flexible working with core hours from 10am to 4pm


• Discretionary bonus scheme


• Private Medical and Dental insurance


• Enhanced Parental Leave packages


• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

If you are seeking Financial Controller jobs in London contact Austin Rose, the Professional Services Recruitment Specialists.