Full job descriptionFinancial Controller
Location: Watford
Salary: £95-105k depending on experience


We are partnering with a leading multinational organisation to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing financial accounting operations across the UK business, ensuring the highest standards of financial reporting, compliance, and governance.
This opportunity would suit an experienced qualified accountant with a strong background in financial accounting, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and team leadership within a complex corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
*Lead all General Ledger and Record-to-Report activities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
*Oversee financial accounting operations across UK entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, and Group reporting requirements.
*Maintain the integrity and effectiveness of financial systems and accounting processes.
*Manage intercompany accounting processes and reconciliations.
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
*Own the preparation, review, and submission of statutory accounts and related disclosures.
*Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
*Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors and key stakeholders.
Tax Management
*Lead all direct and indirect tax activities, ensuring full compliance with UK tax legislation.
*Manage relationships with HMRC and external tax advisers.
*Provide tax guidance and support to the wider business where required.
Financial Controls & Governance
*Maintain and continuously improve the financial control framework.
*Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
*Ensure strong governance and compliance across all accounting activities.
Leadership & Development
*Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounting, Tax, and Statutory Reporting team.
*Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
*Build capability within the finance function to support future business growth.
Essential Requirements
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
*Significant post-qualification experience within financial accounting and reporting.
*Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, statutory reporting, auditing, financial controls, and UK taxation.
*Proven leadership experience managing accounting, tax, and reporting teams within a complex or multinational environment.
*Advanced ERP systems experience.
*Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.
*Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
What’s on Offer?
*Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
*Opportunity to join a high-performing finance leadership team.
*Significant scope to drive change and influence business performance.
*Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
*Collaborative and supportive working environment.
If you are a qualified accountant, and this role sounds like your next move, then apply now.